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PRESIDENT INAUGURATES THE ANTI LEPROSY FORTNIGHT AND LEPROSY SEAL CAMPAIGN

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 30.01.2013

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.

This release issued at 1645 hrs