Hope on the Horizon

Life and Times of Dr.A.R.K. Pillai

JUST HOPE on the HORIZON is a biography of Dr.A.R.K.Pillai (82), founder President of

RELEASED Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) who spent over 3
decades of his life for the welfare of leprosy patients.

HOPE on the HORIZON is authored by Dr. H. Sudarshan, eminent Social Reformer and
Hon. Secretary, Karuna Trusat, BR Hills, Karnataka. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the father of
Green Revolution and Chairman MSSR Foundation has written Foreword for the book.

HOPE on the HORIZON is a journey of dreams, hard work, sincerity, hope and success.
It’s a book to be read by every Social Thinker. The book is an attempt to show how an
ordinary man with hope can transform lives in the society. The book is dedicated to the
school-teams for their benevolent support towards India’s fight against leprosy.

210 pages - Hardbound - Rs.400/=

The sale proceeds of this book will be used for health, education and rural development.

By buying a copy - you are enriching your life

AND also sponsoring a child's education for a month
Buy more copies and gift it to your near and dear/ friends/
corporate clients/ teachers/ students

(Excerpts from the Foreword by Dr. M.S.Swaminathan)

"The book chronicles the progress in elimination work piloted by the self-reliant IDF in the
form of a narrative tracing humble beginnings in the life of Pillai in his own words and his
forward march into commercial career and later straying into the field of leprosy
eradication and development works. It is interesting to read how a person could motivate
several others and gather them into the fold of national stream by setting himself as a
selfless example. If more people take the cue, there is little doubt that our nation can
progress much faster. Pillai’s life and example bear testimony to this simple truth."

(Excerpts from the Author's note - Dr. H. Sudarshan)

"This model is unique in many respects and I commend Dr Pillai’s vision and mission for a
leprosy-free India. His work and philosophy set a positive trend for the youth of this
country and the book may serve as a spring board towards India’s developmental efforts
through social action. As a teacher, speaker and writer, he earned a name, which
complemented his social efforts. His contribution to the cause of education needs special
mention. Managing excellent “team-work” is yet another feather on his cap."

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Indian Development Foundation

(formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation)
L 10/ 3 & 4 Jal Ratan Deep Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (W), Mumbai 400 104
9819131388
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