Citizens Greet Leprosy Patients - Welcome 2006
Citizens' Reach-out Programme
New Year celebrations - Welcome 2006

India’s achievement in the progress of leprosy elimination is remarkable,
observed Hon'ble Mrs.Priya Dutt MP on Thursday. The dignity of the human being
must be maintained while care and concern is given to every patient, Mrs. Dutt
observed.

Indian Development Foundation, Rotary Club of Mumbai North End and
Laughters' Club jointly organised New Year Celebrations with leprosy patients at
Vimala Centre, Versova, Mumbai on 29th December 2005.

Shri N. D. Shete, Sr. Manager, IDF highlighted the need for citizens'
participation in health related activities and spoke on the spirit of reach-out.
Shri Narayan B. Iyer, Co-ordinator, IDF highlighted IDF's vision and mission of
the Foundation and exhorted people to join hands in national development
programmes.

Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation) is a
leading national voluntary organisation committed to health, education and
development of India.

The Reach-Out Programme conducted regularly for the past 21 years helped
in substantial reduction of social stigma among the public about the disease.
The citizens distributed flowers, fruits and gifts to the patients and wished
them Happy New Year. Leprosy patients on this occasion get the happy feeling
that they are considered part of the society and that there are kind-hearted
citizens in this great city who care for their welfare.

Mr. P. M. Alexander, Principal, Angel Land High School - Rotarian
Mohanbhai Bhat, P.President of Rotary Club of Mumbai North End - Mr. M. Meghwal,
Dy.GM, MTNL, Versova - Mr. Manohar Mehta, Laughters' Club Bangur Nagar and
several important citizens from different walks of life took part in this
citizen-patient interaction programme.

IDF WISHES YOU ALL

A HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR 2006