President Inaugurates the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign today (January 30, 2013) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

In this connection, a delegation of the Delhi branch of the Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh called on the President. The Sangh is a voluntary organization working in the field of service of leprosy sufferers and looking after their medical and socio-economic rehabilitation. It was set up in 1961 under the pioneering guidance of social activist Dr. Yudhvir Singh.

On the occasion, the Punjab National Bank also donated a cheque of Rs. 3 lakh for the noble cause.

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