The NLEP was initiated in 1955 and enhanced with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) in 1982, intending to achieve a leprosy-free state by 2027, focusing on zero disease, transmission, disability, and stigma. The government has undertaken various steps, including initiatives like Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign, ASHA-based surveillance, Leprosy Case Detection Campaigns, and Leprosy Post Exposure Prophylaxis to eradicate leprosy in the state. The government is also implementing various IEC and IPC activities through various modes for the early detection of leprosy and providing treatment to prevent disabilities due to leprosy.
