Dr Gopalrao Modak : A journey of dedication and sacrifice
(Nominated by PCRA for Padmashree Award 2004)
Born on 15th September 1914 in the family of active freedom fighters, with his father and three uncles in the forefront of freedom struggle, Gopalrao Modak inherited a legacy, which called for commitment to the cause of the nation, sacrifice and concern for others. This was a period when the struggle for the independence was on and young Gopalrao Modak and threw himself completely in national activism.
With a Diploma in Medicine and commitment to social service, Dr. Modak left Pune in 1938 to live in a tiny, sleepy village Khanapur in Haveli Taluka of Pune District. Dr. Gopalrao Modak took inspiration from Gandhiji and devoted his whole life for village development activities.
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