On 14th September 2025, APAL and APAL’s State Committee in Maharashtra (Maharashtra Kusht Pidit Sanghatana) conducted a State Committee Meeting in Trombay Dattanagar Colony, Mumbai. The meeting brought together leaders and representatives from the leprosy community to discuss all aspects related to the lives of persons affected by leprosy and their families.

The primary focus of the discussion was on the current situation and the challenges faced by the community, as well as identifying long-term strategies and solutions. As a people’s organization—where persons affected by leprosy themselves lead and work for their fellow brothers and sisters—the committee emphasized the vision of collective empowerment and support.

Key issues discussed included:

Land rights and land-related problems

Infrastructure development in colonies

Access to education and healthcare services

Human rights and protection from violations

Social protection schemes

Ending stigma and discrimination related to leprosy The committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring dignity, equality, and mainstream inclusion for persons affected by leprosy, with a rights-based approach to overcome these challenges.