On the 9th of September, 2024, a significant development took place to address the well-being of the inhabitants of Nirmal Kusht Colony in Bokaro, Jharkhand. In the presence of Mr. Jawaharram Paswan, the Vice President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), and key members of APAL’s State Committee in Jharkhand, namely Mr. Mohd. Zainuddin and Mr. Madhusudan Tiwari, a formal request was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. This petition aims to launch a housing program for Nirmal Kusht Gram to improve the living conditions of individuals afflicted by leprosy within the colony.

The residents of Nirmal Kusht Colony, backed by APAL’s leadership, are optimistic that this initiative will lay the groundwork for obtaining suitable housing and improving their standard of living. This endeavour underscores APAL’s unwavering dedication to championing the rights and requirements of individuals affected by leprosy, ensuring that they are not marginalized in the pursuit of socio-economic progress. The presence of APAL’s Vice President and State Committee members underscores the significance of this cause and the collaborative endeavour to effect positive change in the lives of the colony’s inhabitants.