Delhi's Leprosy Support Sees No New Cases, Funds Frozen

The Delhi government has not allocated new funds for leprosy-affected individuals as no new cases have been reported in the city for two years. The existing Rs 3,000 monthly welfare scheme remains, but no new beneficiaries are being added, and the rehabilitation center in Tahirpur remains vacant and will be repurposed.

The Delhi government has decided against allocating additional funds for leprosy-affected individuals in the current financial year, citing zero new cases in the past two years, officials revealed.

The rehabilitation center in Tahirpur, which previously accommodated leprosy patients, stands unused, with plans to refurbish and repurpose it for other social welfare activities.

Existing beneficiaries, receiving Rs 3,000 monthly under the 'Welfare of Leprosy Affected Persons' scheme, will continue to be supported. However, no new entries will be added, since the scheme is labeled 'closed,' officials noted.