The CHT Leprosy Control and Rehabilitation project (LCR) Project, implemented by GRAUS in collaboration with the health department. Funded by Leprosy Mission International, the project aims to facilitates the process of ensuring leprosy treatment through the government and promotes health systems and leprosy awareness through partner NGOs. A key focus of the project is to empower leprosy- affected persons and individuals with disabilities through the formation of self-regulating and sustainable groups that contribute to their social and economic development. By facilitating participation in income-generating activities, the project seeks to increase household incomes of group members. Additionally, the project promotes social inclusion and encourages active participation of leprosy-affected and disabled individuals in community activities, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.

This project is both curative and preventive in nature, targeting the early detection and complete treatment of leprosy cases to stop transmission. Simultaneously, it emphasizes community-based inclusive development, aiming to reduce stigma, promote social integration, and enhance the socio-economic status of people affected by leprosy and other marginalized groups.

The project collaborates with local government institutions, community organizations, and health service providers to implement inclusive interventions at the grassroots level. It also focuses on capacity building, awareness generation, and livelihood support, ensuring long-term empowerment and resilience among the target population.

By combining health services with inclusive development strategies, the project contributes to national and global goals of eradicating leprosy, reducing inequality, and promoting human rights and dignity for all.