Gandhinagar, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly emphasised that the biggest battle against any disease is not merely medical, but against the fear, stigma and social discrimination associated with it. Inspired by this humane and inclusive vision, the Government of Gujarat is set to intensify public awareness efforts towards leprosy elimination on the occasion of Anti-Leprosy Day, observed on January 30.

In line with the Government of India's theme "Ending Discrimination, Ensuring Dignity," Gujarat will organise the "Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign- Fortnight" from January 30 to February 13, 2026. The campaign aims to dispel long-standing myths surrounding leprosy and reinforce the message that the disease neither sp...