World Leprosy Day 2026

World Leprosy Day 2026

Leprosy is still endemic in India and is still widespread among the lower castes, who often live in unsanitary and overcrowded dwellings. Lack of proper education in villages and of proper government field service also contributes to the unchecked spreading of the disease. MAITRI however tirelessly continues its selfless service to the population in the […]

September, October and November 2025 News

September, October and November 2025 News

Blanket Distribution & New Program To bear the early cold wave on 9th November we distributed warm sweaters to our inpatients and on the 14th we started the annual distribution of blanketsto needy persons selected by our paramedical workers from the villages they visit. They were funded by our long time German friends, Buddhistische Akademie.  Read more…