Lepra Society

Improves healthcare and promotes new developments in marginalized communities affected by leprosy and other diseases, with a focus on women, children and migrants

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Financials

  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.306,537,523
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.31,722,232
    Program Expenses
    Rs.237,409,532
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.335,864,614
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.40,803,896
    Program Expenses
    Rs.250,575,228
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.369,494,156
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.41,199,817
    Program Expenses
    Rs.75,314,952
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Leprosy Eradication Programme

    LEPRA works towards the elimination of leprosy through early detection, timely treatment, and rehabilitation of patients. It provides support through multidrug therapy administration and has increased its operations to cover 156 districts in nine states. The common theme of its programmes includes system strengthening, empowerment, equity, advocacy, gender and WASH. It has over 25 years of experience in implementing core leprosy programmes.

  • Lymphatic Filariasis Control Programme

    LEPRA helps manage leprosy-related deformities and has widened its services to address the disability care needs of individuals affected by lymphatic filariasis (LF). Its projects cover mapping and listing, morbidity management, disability prevention, foot care, complication treatment, capacity building, MDA support, socio-economic rehabilitation, social audits, system strengthening and hydrocele surgery referrals.

  • Tuberculosis Control Programme

    This programme strives to improve the detection and treatment of TB patients through community-based programs, and by strengthening the health system. Its efforts focus on community mobilization, direct service delivery, private sector engagement, capacity building, advocacy, and research. It partners with various organisations to provide affordable and quality TB tests.

  • Research Programmes

    LEPRA Society's Blue Peter Public Health and Research Centre conducts applied biomedical research on leprosy, TB, and lymphatic filariasis. The centre has a clinic and two well-equipped laboratories and works with clinics and outreach programmes in India. Research is overseen by committees, and the society offers training programs for researchers and medical staff. Results are shared through publications, presentations, and awareness programmes.

  • HIV AIDS Control Programme

    LEPRA has been working on HIV/AIDS care, support, prevention, and treatment for over 20 years. It covers 69 districts in India and works with key populations at higher risk by providing capacity building, knowledge sharing, technical support, and advocacy. Its focus is on reducing stigma and discrimination, promoting the health and rights of the people it works with and enhancing HIV services to marginalized communities.

Impact Metrics

  • Total Number of Lymphatic Filariasis and Elephantiasis Cases

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 41748
    • 2018-19 34084
    • 2019-20 18585
    • 2020-21 3966
    • 2021-22 27539
  • Persons Affected With Leprosy Registered at the Referral Centre

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 8245
    • 2018-19 17891
    • 2019-20 9430
    • 2020-21 17009
    • 2021-22 12222

Leadership Team

  • Omprakash Poddaturi

    Head - Finance & Operations

  • Aparna Srikantam

    Head - Research

  • Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch

    Chairman

  • Prasant Kumar Naik

    Chief Executive

  • Dr.Debendra Kumar Sahu

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAAAL8183E

  • Registration Number

    474 of 1989

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAAAL8183EF20214

  • 12A

    AAAAL8183EE20214

  • FCRA

    010230225

About

  • Headquarters

    Hyderabad, Telangana

  • Since

    1988

Impact

LEPRA has impacted complete treatment to 450,000 people affected by leprosy, distributing protective footwear to 247,633 people, treating 95,512 individuals to prevent disabilities, training 39,800 people on Ulcer Case Management and providing reaction treatments to 13,451 people.

Vision and Mission

LEPRA Society's vision is to be a leader in reducing the incidence and impact of leprosy and other neglected diseases. Its mission is to work in partnership with affected people to improve their health, restore dignity and transform lives.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Near TEC Building, Cherlapally to Rampally Road, Cherlapally, Hyderabad, Telangana

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management