Social Work
Deshpande donated and participated in several social causes. He preferred the adding the name "Muktangan" to any cause he donated to. Some his prominent philantropical involvements are as below
- Seed donation to Muktangan Deaddiction and Rehabilitation Center
- Donation to IUCAA Muktangan Vidnyan Shodhika
- Donation to Neehar, a hostel for the children of prostitutes
- Donation for closed-door auditorium and an open theatre for the blind students at Baba Amte's Anandvan
- Supporter of Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (Committee for Eradication of Blind Faith) promoting cultivation of scientific temperament
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