Towards providing dignity..

Galta Parivaar from Sarthak Manav Kushthashram Jaipur are provided the best of socio-tourism at Rameshwaram. A step towards providing dignity to the families of leprosy-affected people. Indian Development Foundation thank SMK for the opportunity. Mr Imran from IDF did the best and also provides leadership workshop for the families at Rameshwaram.

Excellent leprosy work in Maharashtra by HKNS and ALH RRE Society...

Excellent leprosy work in Maharashtra by HKNS and ALH RRE Society 
Attended the AGM of Hind Kusht Niwaran Sangh (Maharashtra Branch) and Acworth Leprosy Hospital Research, Rehabilitation and Education at Acworth Leprosy Hospital, Wadala, Mumbai. (121118)

Nonagenarians felicitated for leprosy work...

Gremaltes Leprosy Hospital and Referral Centre at Chennai felicitated the nonagenarians - Mrs Pramila Ganapathy and Dr ARK Pillai who served the cause of leprosy for several decades. Mr.Pius Kalathil, Director, Gremaltes Hospital appreciated the work of IDF.

06.10.2018

GLRA India celebrating 50 Golden Years......

Prof. MS Swaminathan, father of the Green Revolution in India and Chief Guest at GLRA @ 50 spoke on love, compassion and giving.On 3rd September 2016.

He paid fitting tribute to Mother Teresa's role in humanitarian work. Professor acknowledged GLRA's work in leprosy elimination and Dr.ARK Pillai's (founder of Indian Development Foundation) solid participation in the early days of national leprosy commission.

With concerted efforts from various NGOs and govt bodies, leprosy and TB eradication seems an achievable dream and such diseases will only been found in dictionary. 

Distribution of Aid materials to Leprosy patients affected by Chennai floods

Indian Development Foundation, along with Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Tamilnadu Branch) organised a reach out the programme at the GREMALTES Hospital on 7^th January 2016.

Mr J. Ravichandran, CEO, GLRA India was the chief guest of the programme.

Speaking on the occasion he, complimented the ‘Indian Development Foundation and HKNS for organising the programme for the benefits of the Leprosy patients.  He congratulated Mr Pius Kalathil, Director, GREMALTES Hospital and his team for the excellent care given to the patients”.

Dr Kirupakaran, President, HKNS said “HKNS will extend all possible support to alleviate the sufferings of the leprosy patients’ and thanked IDF for joining hands with HKNS for the programme.

 Mr Pius Kalathil, Director GREMALTES Hospital said: “the society need to take care of the leprosy patients and many people should come forward to support them so that many deserving patients will get the benefits”.

Mr S. Sreeram, Manager, IDF said “IDF has been supporting many projects throughout India for last several decades and we will continue to help the sick and needy people”

 Blankets, Biscuits, Fruits, Paste, and Soaps distributed to the Leprosy affected persons who are also affected by floods in Chennai!

Earlier Mr Sreenivasalu, Health Education Officer, GREMALTES Hospital welcomed the gathering  Ms T. Vincy, Counsellor, GREMALTES  proposed a vote of thanks.

India Observes Martyrdom Day Today !

India Observes Martyrdom Day Today !

30 January is  observed  as Martyrdom Day at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948..  On Martyr’s Day (also known as Sarvodaya day), the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister, and the three Service Chiefs gather at the Samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post. The inter-services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two-minute silence in memory of the Father of the Nation and other martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 AM.

The martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi (30th January) is observed as Anti-leprosy day throughout the world.  It is also called "International Anti-leprosy day". NGOs, international voluntary agencies and government machineries observe a week-long programme starting from 30th Jan. to 5th Feb. giving scientific information on leprosy to the masses and sensitising the public on the disease. Various activities in public places are organised for disseminating message on leprosy.

SOMETIME IN 1945, Prof. T. N. Jagadisan invited Mahatma Gandhi to inaugurate the Kasturba Kushta Nivaran Nilayam building in Tamil Nadu. Gandhiji wrote back, "Get someone to open it; opening a hospital is not a big matter, but I shall come to close it.'' By this Gandhiji meant that leprosy should be soon eliminated so that there won't be any need for leprosy hospitals.

Mahatma Gandhi's cherished dream of a leprosy-eliminated India has come true. Thanks to the support of the various NGOs, national and international bodies along with the Government machinery, the number of leprosy cases has come down from 40 lakhs in 1982 to 1.27 lakh today. Since the prevalance rate of leprosy has come down to less than 1 per 10,000 population in India, the govt. has declared that leprosy has been eliminated.

Leprosy is completely curable today. An air-borne disease caused by mycobacterium leprae, leprosy was a scourge of humanity and it carried a lot of misconceptions. Leprosy is a socio-medical problem. Though the number of leprosy cases has come down, the stigma still prevails. A lot need to be done with regard to rehabilitation of persons affected with leprosy (PALs).

Social stigma continues to haunts the patients though a lot of awareness campaigns  had been conducted. We could find new cases being detected in some regions.  Medical team and social workers are on the move to reach-out to the needy people.

Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) team will be covering up government schools and other educational institutions during the week disseminating scientific information on leprosy.  Students' participation in leprosy elimination programmes needs to be written in the letters of gold. IDF is committed to leprosy elimination work.

I wish you a nice day!

Dr ARK Pillai

The Launch of IDF CofE on 16th March 2015.

All are cordially invited for the launch of IDF CofE on 16th March,2015.

Seeking blessings in the journey of goodness.

World Anti-Leprosy Day @Salem

World Anti-Leprosy Day.

Bedsheets and footwear for the patients were distributed at Leprosy Center.

Blankets Distributed in Mairwa Kusth and Ashram pipra Kusth Ashram @Bihar

World Anti-Leprosy Day Reach-Out Programme @ Tamil Nadu.

Anti Leprosy Day Programme at Gremaltes Hospital

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) and GREMALTES jointly organised Anti Leprosy Day programme at GREMALTES Hospital today.

Mr. Wilson, Vice principal of the Sacred Heart Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Padi, Chennai  was the chief guest  for  the function and congratulated the IDF and GREMALTES for organising the function and taking care of the leprosy patients. He wished the patients a speedy recovery.

Mr. S. Sreeram, Manager of Indian Development Foundation said " IDF observing the anti leprosy for last 3 decades and support the leprosy patients in all possible way.

Mr. Sreenivasalu, Health Education officer, GREMALTES Hospital said " they have cured more than 65,000 patients and they will continue to support the leprosy patients.

Mrs. P. Maggi, Nursing -In charge, GREMALTES Hospital said " they were providing best care to the leprosy patients'.

Ms. T. Vincy, Medical Counsellor,  GREMALTES list out the various services provided by GREMALTES Hospital for the leprosy patients and deal with the emotional problems of the Leprosy patients.

The patients also thanked IDF and GREMALTES Hospital for the support extended to them from time to time.

World Anti-Leprosy Day 2015

The martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi (30th January) is observed as Anti-leprosy day throughout the world. It is also called "International Anti-leprosy day". NGOs, international voluntary agencies and government machineries observe a week-long programme starting from 30th Jan. to 5th Feb. giving scientific information on leprosy to the masses and sensitising the public on the disease. Various activities in public places are organised for disseminating message on leprosy.

SOMETIME IN 1945, Prof. T. N. Jagadisan invited Mahatma Gandhi to inaugurate the Kasturba Kushta Nivaran Nilayam building in Tamil Nadu. Gandhiji wrote back, "Get someone to open it; opening a hospital is not a big matter, but I shall come to close it.'' By this Gandhiji meant that leprosy should be soon eliminated so that there won't be any need for leprosy hospitals.

Mahatma Gandhi's cherished dream of a leprosy-eliminated India has come true. Thanks to the support of the various NGOs, national and international bodies along with the Government machinery, the number of leprosy cases has come down from 40 lakhs in 1982 to 1.27 lakh today. Since the prevalance rate of leprosy has come down to less than 1 per 10,000 population in India, the govt. has declared that leprosy has been eliminated.

Leprosy is completely curable today. An air-borne disease caused by mycobacterium leprae, leprosy was a scourge of humanity and it carried a lot of misconceptions. Leprosy is a socio-medical problem. Though the number of leprosy cases has come down, the stigma still prevails. A lot need to be done with regard to rehabilitation of persons affected with leprosy (PALs).

Social stigma continues to haunts the patients though a lot of awareness campaigns  had been conducted. We could find new cases being detected in some regions.  Medical team and social workers are on the move to reach-out to the needy people.

Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) team will be covering up government schools and other educational institutions during the week disseminating scientific information on leprosy during the week.  Also distribution of blankets and MCR chappels to the needy patients will be distributed by IDF Team.  Students' participation in leprosy elimination programmes needs to be written in the letters of gold. IDF is committed to leprosy elimination work. 

Anti Leprosy Day Programme held at St. John's Church @Coonoor