IDF salutes Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Uppal, Hyderabad

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 Uppal School, Hyderabad supports IDF's social projects.

IDF salutes Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Uppal, Hyderabad Schoolteam for extending wonderful support for health awareness and resource mobilization programmes. The enthusiasm of the young children, the extraordinary support by the teachers and the compassion are indeed remarkable, expressed Mr.Sanjay Ram, Project Co-ordinator, IDF.
Mr.Sankar, Principal of KV appreciated the humanitarian work of IDF and he was very happy to see so many of his school children coming forward to join  IDF as Social Ambassadors and spread the message of goodness.

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IDF empowering the young minds - Lt. Gen. Ajai Masih

Lt. Gen. Ajai B. Masih (Retd) UYSM, a friend, supporter and well-wisher of Indian Development Foundation spoke on the importance of inculcating discipline, compassion and patriotism in young minds. He complimented IDF's role in establishing Bal Gurukuls in India and empowering the young minds. IDF salutes Lt. Gen. Ajai B. Masih for his contributions and support to IDF's humanitarian programmes.

"I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Lt.Gen Ajai Masih (Retd), UYSM guides students to control their anger.

Lt.Gen Ajai Barnabas Masih  guides Students of Vivek Vidyalaya to Control and Manage anger.

Lt. Gen. Ajai Barnabas Masih (Retd), UYSM was invited by Vivek Vidyalaya in Mumbai where he addressed the students of IX to control and manage their anger. He empowered the students in not only controlling and managing their anger but also shared tips on channelizing their anger in constructive way. He shared various tips and his experience on the same. Many students had their queries to which he gave apt and quick solutions. Around 500 students and some teachers were present in the seminar.
Dr. Suresh Nair, Principal expressed his sincere gratitude to to Lt. Gen. Ajai Masih and team IDF - Dr. ARK Pillai and Dr.Narayan Iyer for arranging such a meaningful programme. The talk was arranged on 01-02-2013. 

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IDF launches Gautam Buddha Bal Gurukul in Siddharth Nagar, U.P.

IDF in collaboration with Gautam Buddha Jagriti Society (GBJS) launched Gautam Buddha Bal Gurukul at  Azgara Block, Uska, Siddharth Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh on 1st Feb 2013.

Mr Ram Naval Yadav, village-head, inaugurated the Bal Gurukul while Dr. A.S. Ansari from Primary School highlighted the importance and advantages of Bal Gurukul to the children.

Mr. Sridhar Pandey, Secretary, GBJS congratulated all the students for getting the gift of Bal Gurukul and thanked IDF for rendering the support.

IDF is committed to spread smiles all around.

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Anti Leprosy Day, Coimbatore

The Anti Leprosy Day reach out Programme held at Maruthamalai Leprosy Colony, Coimbatore.

The Chief Guest was Dr. Muthukumar D.D.L., of Coimbatore, Mr. Mathan, Health Educator, Mr. Gopal, Non-Medical Supervisor, Mr. Anbu, Physiotherapist and Mr. Vinoth, Admin Officer, of Enbrase A Village, Maruthamalai Leprosy Colony, Coimbatore. Blankets and several other Items were also distributed among the people.

Earlier, Mr. Jesudas, of NILES welcomed the gathering, Mr. Mano Ranjit Lad, Proposed the vote of thanks and Mr. Fredrick spoke on the IDF's vision and mission.  

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Helping hands are better than praying lips

Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, CEO, Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) feeding Master Samson at Sarthak Manav Kushthashram, a leprosy colony in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

30th January is observed as World Anti-Leprosy Day.

IDF partners with Sarthak Manav Kushthashram.

IDF observes Anti-Leprosy Week

Awareness is the key

Anti-Leprosy week starts from the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi to 5^th February enabling various NGOs to give scientific information on leprosy to the masses and sensitizing the public on the disease, observed Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, CEO, IDF.
Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) a leading national NGO working for health, education and rural development has its head office located in Goregaon West Mumbai.  IDF has planned various activities nation-wide awareness programmes during this week.

Awareness holds the key to lowering down the incidence of leprosy and students are best suited to spread awareness among the people, observed Dr. Iyer who along with his team will be visiting various educational institutions in the city to create awareness during this week.

India had an estimated 40 lakhs of leprosy cases in 1982. With intensive work by the government, National and International NGOs and committed citizens groups, the number of leprosy cases dropped down to less than a lakh by 2005 and India declared "leprosy elimination" status endorsed by WHO.  Social stigma continues to haunts the patients though a lot of awareness campaigns had been conducted, said Dr. A.R.K.Pillai, President of IDF.   According to the figures from Ministry of Health, Govt. of India, India has a total of 0.83 lakh cases on record with a prevalence rate of 0.68 per 10,000 population.  530 districts out of the 640 districts in India have achieved leprosy elimination status. Chhattisgarh (1.69 per 10,000 population) and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (2.93 per 10,000) have the prevalence rate between 1 and 3 per 10,000, he added.

IDF is committed to leprosy elimination work.  Networking of NGOs for a common cause is the need of the hour and this will help for a greater humanitarian benefit, Dr. Pillai added. IDF team will be covering up government schools and other educational institutions during the week disseminating scientific information on leprosy.  He said students' participation in leprosy elimination programmes needs to be written in the letters of gold.

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. Leprosy is a disease with a high degree of stigma attached through centuries. This was mainly because of the fact that there was no cure for the disease till the eighties and also due to disfigurement caused by the disease. 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, Dr. Pillai said.

Anti Leprosy Day Reachout Prog. at Coonoor

Indian Development Foundation and Coonoor Grace Charitable Trust organizes Anti-Leprosy Day  Reachout Prog. at St. John's Centenary Hall, 30^th of Janauary, 2013, Coonoor.

The programme started with a Prayer song by the Students of Mr. Bullmore’s Mat. School, Coonoor and Rev. Arulraj, St. John’s Church said the invocation prayer. Dr. K. Srinivasan Pothi, Medical Officer- Family Planning Association India, Coonoor was the Chief Guest  on the occasion, he congratulated IDF and CGCT for their wonderful work.

Rev. Fr. Ravi Lawerence, St. Joseph’s Church, Alwarpet, Coonoor, saluted IDF for their humanitarian service and also pointed out how Leprosy people were treated as per the Bible. Mr. G. Sunder Raj, FPAI, Coonoor, spoke on the occasion and told about their work and thanked IDF and CGCT for their voluntary services. Mr. J. Regin Kumar, ICTC Counselor, Govt. Lawley hospital, Coonoor also addressed the gathered people about the disease and appreciated the wonderful work of IDF and CGCT. Gifts were distributed by the guests among the patients.

Mr. D. Mano Ranjit Lad of IDF welcomed the gathering and said about IDF’s vision and mission. Mr. C. Gibson of Coonoor Charitable Trust proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Josephine Pamele of Bullmore’s Mat. School, Coonoor conveyed the programme. Mr. Mohanraj was also present.
Mr. Kannan David, Mrs. Ruby, Mrs. Devika, Mrs. Rani sponsored towels,  Mr. Ashok of Prakash studio sponsored sweets, tumblers by Self help group Gandhipuram, Coonoor, steel bowls by Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Packianathan sponsored lunch and banana.

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Inauguration of Ramana Bal Gurukul, Chennai.

Indian Development Foundation in association with Good Life Centre inaugurated Ramana Bal Gurukul on 30th January 2013 in West Tambaram.

Mr. A. Asokan, Managing Director, V. C. A. Minerals & Metals PVT Ltd was the Chief Guest for the function. He appreciated IDF and Good Life Centre for the wonderful initiatives like Ramana Bal Gurukul for the benefits of the underprivileged children. He requested the students to avail the opportunity and make up in life. He also offered his continued support for centre.
 
IDF Social Ambassadors Mrs. Rajammal, Mrs. Padma and Mrs. Kamakshi spoke to the students and inspired them. Mrs. Rajammal Welcomed the guests.Mrs. Padma, Mrs. Kamakshi and Mr. Sreeram, Coordinator spoke during the function. Mr. K. Baskaran of Good Life Centre proposed a vote of thanks.

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