International gandhi award for leprosy 2021

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind recently conferred the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu under the Indian nomination (individual) category. Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu was the former Principal adviser (Public health), Ministry of Health and family welfare. The Leprosy Mission Trust was presented the award under the institutional category. The President also announced that India has accomplished the level of leprosy elimination which is defined as less than one case per ten thousand population.

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on April 13 presented the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr Bhushan Kumar from Chandigarh and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat. • The annual award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President urged people and civil society organizations to join the campaign to eradicate leprosy. He said that there should be social mobilization in support of this noble cause. He also wanted Gram Sabha to include leprosy eradication in their programmes • Acknowledging India’s steady fight against leprosy, Shri Naidu said that India successfully accomplished levels of leprosy eradication defined as less than one case per ten thousand population. • Expressing his concern over the fact that India is reporting the highest number of leprosy cases in the world, Shri Naidu stated that India accounts for (51%) of the new cases detected globally (2020–2021). He said that the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) has been at the forefront of the battle against leprosy and has been trying to ensure total eradication.

International Gandhi Award For Leprosy, 2021: M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. • It is an annual award that is instituted by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President also urged the people of the country and the various organizations to join the eradicating leprosy campaign. • There should be social mobilization to support the eradication of this disease. • The Gram Sabhas were also urged to help in the fight against leprosy. • The country’s fight against leprosy was also highlighted as India’s leprosy count decreased to less than one case per ten thousand population. • Award given: Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust and Dr. Bhushan Kumar have been working round the clock to raise awareness regarding leprosy and the care that can be provided to those afflicted with this disease. They have also been working to remove the social stigmas that are associated with this disease. • Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic granulomatous disease that is caused due to the bacteria named Mycobacterium Leprae. • This disease mostly affects the nerves, skin, respiratory system, and eyes

International Gandhi Award For Leprosy, 2021: M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. • It is an annual award that is instituted by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President also urged the people of the country and the various organizations to join the eradicating leprosy campaign. • There should be social mobilization to support the eradication of this disease. • The Gram Sabhas were also urged to help in the fight against leprosy. • The country’s fight against leprosy was also highlighted as India’s leprosy count decreased to less than one case per ten thousand population. • Award given: Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust and Dr. Bhushan Kumar have been working round the clock to raise awareness regarding leprosy and the care that can be provided to those afflicted with this disease. They have also been working to remove the social stigmas that are associated with this disease. • Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic granulomatous disease that is caused due to the bacteria named Mycobacterium Leprae. • This disease mostly affects the nerves, skin, respiratory system, and eyes

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind recently conferred the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu under the Indian nomination (individual) category. Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu was the former Principal adviser (Public health), Ministry of Health and family welfare. The Leprosy Mission Trust was presented the award under the institutional category. The President also announced that India has accomplished the level of leprosy elimination which is defined as less than one case per ten thousand population.

• News Crux • Awards In News International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 • Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat. • The annual award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • Both Dr. Bhushan Kumar and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust have been working diligently to raise awareness about leprosy and in providing care to those afflicted with it. • News Crux • Ecology & Environment Loss of Arctic Sea Ice is Inevitable The recent study published in the Nature journal suggests that the loss of Arctic sea ice is inevitable in the coming decades, even if significant reductions in carbon emissions are achieved. Key Findings • Human Influence: The researchers found that as much as 90% of the ice-melting in the Arctic is caused by human activities, primarily greenhouse gas emissions. This indicates that anthropogenic factors play a dominant role in the decline of Arctic sea ice. • Underestimated Melting: The study highlights that climate models used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have underestimated the rate of Arctic ice melting. • By correcting for this underestimation, the researchers concluded that even in emission scenarios where temperatures rise above 4.5°C, there could be ice-free summers by 2080, and potentially even earlier if drastic emission reductions are not undertaken. • Limited Impact of Emission Pathways:...

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on April 13 presented the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr Bhushan Kumar from Chandigarh and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat. • The annual award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President urged people and civil society organizations to join the campaign to eradicate leprosy. He said that there should be social mobilization in support of this noble cause. He also wanted Gram Sabha to include leprosy eradication in their programmes • Acknowledging India’s steady fight against leprosy, Shri Naidu said that India successfully accomplished levels of leprosy eradication defined as less than one case per ten thousand population. • Expressing his concern over the fact that India is reporting the highest number of leprosy cases in the world, Shri Naidu stated that India accounts for (51%) of the new cases detected globally (2020–2021). He said that the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) has been at the forefront of the battle against leprosy and has been trying to ensure total eradication.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on April 13 presented the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Dr Bhushan Kumar from Chandigarh and Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat. • The annual award was instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President urged people and civil society organizations to join the campaign to eradicate leprosy. He said that there should be social mobilization in support of this noble cause. He also wanted Gram Sabha to include leprosy eradication in their programmes • Acknowledging India’s steady fight against leprosy, Shri Naidu said that India successfully accomplished levels of leprosy eradication defined as less than one case per ten thousand population. • Expressing his concern over the fact that India is reporting the highest number of leprosy cases in the world, Shri Naidu stated that India accounts for (51%) of the new cases detected globally (2020–2021). He said that the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) has been at the forefront of the battle against leprosy and has been trying to ensure total eradication.

International Gandhi Award For Leprosy, 2021: M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President on 13th April 2022 has conferred the International Gandhi Award for Leprosy, 2021 to Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust, Gujarat, and Dr. Bhushan Kumar of Chandigarh in New Delhi. • It is an annual award that is instituted by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation. • The Vice President also urged the people of the country and the various organizations to join the eradicating leprosy campaign. • There should be social mobilization to support the eradication of this disease. • The Gram Sabhas were also urged to help in the fight against leprosy. • The country’s fight against leprosy was also highlighted as India’s leprosy count decreased to less than one case per ten thousand population. • Award given: Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust and Dr. Bhushan Kumar have been working round the clock to raise awareness regarding leprosy and the care that can be provided to those afflicted with this disease. They have also been working to remove the social stigmas that are associated with this disease. • Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic granulomatous disease that is caused due to the bacteria named Mycobacterium Leprae. • This disease mostly affects the nerves, skin, respiratory system, and eyes