In this article i have the privilege to write about few gentlemen who are doing a commendable social work. These philanthropists are torchbearers of humanity, a ray of hope for society, there undiminished zeal to serve society is a message for people to emulate and make India a better place.These are ordinary people who do extraordinary things inspiring the rest of us. They are the real heroes, making the world a better place,there unrelenting efforts ushers hope in society, there deeds are epitome of compassion and worthy of appreciation.
Gangadhara Tilak Katnam :- Gangadhara Tilak Katnam a 67 year old pensioner from Hyderabad who has worked for the Indian Railways for 35 years has earned himself the nickname "Road Doctor" for putting his pension money in holes quite literally. He's a man on mission, since his retirement in 2011, he has filled 1125 potholes on Hyderabad roads with his pension money. A strong believer of social change through voluntary work Tilak took it upon himself to repair potholes after witnessing horrendous accidents due to potholed roads. He carries about ten gunny bags filled with tar mixed gravel and other necessary equipments in his car. He doesn't accepts donations but encourages people to participate in his endeavor and slowly his efforts are recognized and led to the birth of 'Shramadaan' - a voluntary initiative run by Tilak where students and young adults meet and repair potholes. They even have a helpline where people can call and inform them of potholes in a particular area.
Bhaiyalal :- Bhaiyalal, 48, is an environmental crusader from Bharatpur village in Chitrakoot. After loosing his family Bhaiyalal took solace in participating in afforestation drive. He has been working as a contractual labour with the forest department, took part in a massive plantation drive launched in Bundelkhand in 2008. The idea of working for the people occurred to him and he decided to bring barren lands back to life by planting saplings and nurturing trees. He specially chose barren lands coming under the forest department in Chitrakoot and helped in planting and nurturing around 30,000 trees. Bhaiyalal's love for trees made him abandon his village and start living in makeshift hut in the middle of jungle to be with his precious companions that he himself nurtured.
Azhar Maqsusi :- Azhar Maqsusi is a 36-year-old who lives in the Old City in Hyderabad. An ordinary man with an passion to feed the poor and homeless people. Every afternoon poor people who cannot afford a decent meal, line up in rows under the Dabeerpura bridge in Hyderabad for daily free-food camp run by Azhar. Azhar is running this free food camp for last three years with his money without accepting any donations. This camp is run with the help from family and friends and feeds one meal a day to 100-120 people daily. Azhar is also trying to raise social awareness through social media regarding the plight of numerous people who can't afford a decent single meal a day.
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