Rajasthan Governor Urges Effective Leprosy Rehabilitation Initiatives

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra called for comprehensive efforts toward the rehabilitation, identification, and treatment of leprosy patients at the All India Leprosy Eradication Convention. Mishra emphasized collaboration between the government and public, skill development, and self-reliance programs. Former Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik highlighted the importance of eradicating leprosy and shared his experiences in prevention efforts.

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Thursday said effective efforts should be made for the rehabilitation of leprosy patients along with their identification and treatment.

Mishra was addressing the All India Leprosy Eradication Convention here.

He said that if the government and the general public join hands then the nation can rapidly move forward on the path of freedom from leprosy.

Mishra called for running more programmes for skill development of leprosy patients and special programmes to make them self-reliant.

The programme was organised by Sarthak Manav Kushtashram Uttar Pradesh's former governor Ram Naik, who attended the event, emphasised on creating an environment for the eradication of leprosy. He also shared his experiences of participation in the efforts being made for leprosy prevention in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and across the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)