On 20th September 2024, the APAL State Committee in Bihar, represented by Mr. Ramesh Prasad, Mr. Ram Barai, and Mr. Kamlesh, held an important meeting with Harjot Kaur Bamhra, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Social Welfare Department in Bihar. This meeting, which took place at the Social Welfare Department office in Patna, aimed to raise awareness about the numerous challenges faced by leprosy-affected individuals living in Bihar. The delegation presented the difficulties and hardships these individuals endure, emphasizing the lack of adequate financial support and resources necessary for their daily lives.

During the meeting, the APAL representatives discussed the Bihar Shatabdi Leprosy Welfare Allowance, expressing concerns about its inadequacy compared to the support provided in other states. They highlighted how leprosy-affected persons in other regions receive higher pension benefits, which greatly aid in improving their living conditions. By sharing these examples, the delegation underscored the urgent need for Bihar to increase its welfare allowance to ensure that those affected by leprosy in the state receive the support they deserve. To formalize this request, the APAL committee members submitted a memorandum, urging the state to enhance the existing pension scheme for leprosy patients, aligning it with the standards of other states across India.