Shri Jayaprakash Narayan

Shri Jayaprakash Narayan

Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan : President of AVARD for nearly two decades (1960-79) was an eminent freedom fighter, Sarvodaya leader and social reformer. He enunciated the concept of Total Revolution to dismantle authoritarian rule in mid 70s. He was conferred Bharat Ratna for social service and Ramon Magsaysay Award for public service. He introduced the process of planned rural / community development with Mushari Plan by organising an interdisciplinary team of experts at AVARD.