The Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Indian Leprosy Association) is an old and prestigious organization committed to treating and rehabilitating leprosy patients. It was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The association provides financial assistance to leprosy homes and clinics, conducts health education programs, and trains medical workers to achieve its mission of a leprosy-free India.

1. HIND KUSHT NIVARAN
SANGH
DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR.
maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

2. • Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh
(Indian Leprosy Association) is an
old and
prestigious body of people
committed towards treatment,
rehabilitation of leprosy
patients.

3. • Leprosy /ˈlɛprəsi/, also known as
Hansen's disease (HD), is a
chronic infection
caused by the bacteria
Mycobacterium leprae and
Mycobacterium lepromatosis.

4. • The Hind kusht
Nivaran Sangh
was founded
in 1950 with
its
headquarters
in New Delhi.

5. LOCATION
• No. 1, Red Cross Road
• 110 001 New Delhi
• Phone: +91-11-23714748
• Fax: +91-11-23356939

6. MISSION

7. VISION
Leprosy
Free
India

8. MESSAGE

9. TEAM

10. • Its precursor was the Indian
Council of the British Empire
Leprosy Relief association
B.E.R.L.A) which was renamed as
LEPRA in 1950.

11. • The association renders financial
assistance to various leprosy
homes and clinics.

12. • The association also focuses on
health education, publications 7
posters, training of medical
workers & physiotherapists (in
research, field activities)

13. • The association is vested with
the responsibility of organizing
ALL INDIA LEPROSY WORKERS
conferences and publication of
“Leprosy in India” a quarterly
journal.

14. • The sangh has branches all over
India & works in close
cooperation with the
government and other voluntary
agencies.

15. ACTIVITIES
• Leprosy Free
India.
• Mass awareness
campaigns.

16. • Capacity building Training
(Training of trainers).
• Socio-economic empowerment
of Leprosy affected persons.

17. • Publication and distribution of
IEC material.
• Rehabilitation of the patients.
• 30th January: Anti-Leprosy Day
Activities.

18. THANK YOU