On 6th July 2024, Maya Ranavare, the esteemed President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy, alongside key members of the Maharashtra Kush Pidit Sanghatana, convened a crucial meeting with Hon. Kailas Laxmanrao Shinde, Gat Leader of Group No. 6 and the Karyalaya Chief of Mahanagarpalika. The primary agenda of this meeting was to address the ongoing accommodation issues faced by leprosy patients in Maharashtra. Despite the Maharashtra Government’s resolution to allocate housing to 38 leprosy patients, several challenges have impeded the effective implementation of this mandate.

This meeting underscored the urgent need for a concerted effort to resolve the accommodation crisis faced by leprosy patients in Maharashtra. Maya Ranavare’s leadership and advocacy were pivotal in highlighting the plight of these patients and pushing for substantial reforms in the existing support schemes. The collaborative effort with the Maharashtra Kush Pidit Sanghatana aims to bring immediate and long-lasting relief to the affected individuals, ensuring they receive the dignity and care they rightfully deserve. The delegation requested expedited allocation of plots for residential projects, an increase in assistance under the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana, and the allocation of land under the Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme, emphasizing the need for prompt action from the state government.