Anna Hazare is a 75-year-old Indian social activist known for his campaigns against corruption. He lives a simple life in Ralegan Siddhi, a village in Maharashtra that he helped transform into a model of environmental conservation and self-sufficiency. Hazare has led several movements to promote rural development, education, and end practices like alcoholism and untouchability. In 2011, his high-profile hunger strike campaign put pressure on the government to enact a stronger anti-corruption law. Hazare has received several national awards for his community service and anti-corruption efforts.