Blog tagged as Service - LCDP Rehabilitation

As a part of medical rehabilitation, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai is conducting eye camps annually for Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons and their Families

Dr. S. Govindaraj, Commissioner, Office of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), Government of India, visited our rehabilitation camp on 22 February 2025.

The 141st Jayanthi of Thiyagi Subramania Siva, one of Bharat’s most fearless freedom fighters and spiritual nationalists, was commemorated on 11th October, 2025 at his birthplace, Vathalagundu near Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai has been implementing the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services for the past 37 years in association with the Health Department of Tamil Nadu.

As part of a sustained effort to provide community-based rehabilitation services covering both medical and socio-economic support for LCDPs in Salem district, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem jointly with Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai,

The workshop on “Leprosy: Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Clinical Interventions” was jointly organized by SAKSHAM Savita, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, and the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune on 4th July, 2025 at NIN, Pune.

As part of the 125th Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, a Rehabilitation Programme for Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs) was organized on 7th June 2023.

As a prelude to 21st International Leprosy Congress (ILC)-2022, SAKSHAM Savita jointly with Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai conducted a 2 days Preconference Workshop on “Basics of Leprosy

Chronic foot ulcers remain the most pressing challenge for LCDPs, affecting mobility, quality of life, and increasing stigma.

People with disabilities—now respectfully called Divyangan—face varied societal responses, ranging from indifference to deep empathy.People with disabilities—now respectfully called Divyangan—face varied societal responses, ranging from indifference to deep empathy.

Leprosy-cured Divyangan (LCD) continue to face deep-rooted stigma, fear of discrimination, and mobility-related challenges, which often hinder their participation in social activities,

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, has been implementing Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) for over 36 years. Through these efforts, over 2,000 Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs) and their families have been successfully rehabilitated.

Public attitudes toward Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs) often range from sympathy to stigma, leaving them marginalized despite being cured.

The Kaanum Pongal 2025 celebration, organized by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, as part of Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services for Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs)

The Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs) availing Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, were invited by Kamadhenu Charities Trust, Samuditha Foundation, and Kala Shiksha

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai provides treatment for chronic ulcers and other medical conditions of Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs) through regular camps conducted by experienced doctors.

From August 9 to13, 2024, SAKSHAM Savita and Sri Ramakrishna Math organized a three-day Tirtha Yathra for 66 LCDPs, including participants from Chennai and Madurai, to sacred sites in Sivaganga, Karaikkudi, and Rameshwaram.

Chronic ulcers severely impact the mobility and quality of life of Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs), sometimes leading to limb loss. Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai along with SAKSHAM Savita provides ulcer dressing services at eight locations across Tamil Nadu.

On 3rd February, 2024, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, hosted a rehabilitation programme for 80 Leprosy Cured but Deformed Persons (LCDPs). The event began with prayers and a Self-Help Group gathering.