Prez inaugurates 'Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign'
New Delhi, Jan. 30 : President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 'Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday.
In this connection, a delegation of the Delhi branch of the Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh called on President Mukherjee.
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. three lakh for the noble cause.