VISION : "The Attainment of Leprosy Free Status for the People of India"
 
Mission Statement :-
 

Build a strong quality service network through the General Health Care System, with technically excellent referral service at District Hospitals and also through the tertiary care institutions, both Government and NGO.

Provide leprosy services in highest collaboration and coordination with other health programmes under the National Rural Health Mission; the ministry of social justice and empowerment; partners like the World Health Organization, International Federation of Anti-leprosy Associations and other NGOs; with focus on:
 

Spreading public awareness about leprosy with aim to encourage self reporting for diagnosis and treatment; reduction of stigma and stop discrimination.

Detection of the hidden as well as newly infected leprosy cases at early stages and provide complete treatment in scheduled time to cure.

Prevent deformity, provide reconstructive surgery service to the leprosy disabled persons; assist leprosy affected persons in receiving rehabilitation facilities provided by various Departments/Organizations.


Deputy Director General (Lep.) Directorate General of Health Services
Govt. of India, 342, 'A' Wing, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011 Tel. / Fax: 23062401