is an associate trust, initiated by Dr. J. D. Samant in 1974
LJNLET trust is working parallel in good hope of Leprosy Eradication, Rehabilitation as well as the Welfare of the Below Poverty Line People.
Free treatment to leprosy and below poverty line patients
Awareness & Acceptance of cured leprosy patients in Society
Development and Empowerment of cured leprosy patients and below poverty line patients
Adult education to cured leprosy patients and tribal population nearby
Environment Conservation for better and sustainable future
In India, as leprosy was considered to be a social stigma, Dr. Samant’s journey is saga of struggle… saga of positivity and determination… saga of great vigor in mind and heart… He did not worked for the sake of awards & rewards but for the satisfaction of his inner soul. It is not an easy task to run the 80 bed hospital totally free since last 48 years.
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Formation of Trust
Recognizing the importance of this work Government of Maharashtra leased 33 acres of land at Waliv
Village, Taluka Vasai, Dist. Thane, in 1974, for the establishment of a center where all type of
leprosy
treatment could be carried out.
The land was a deforested area where only grass could grow; the international agency CASA gave him
the
first helping hand.
Struggle Continued:
Dr. Samant had to face terrible anger from the surrounding population who made several attempts to
foil
all the efforts done – uprooting saplings of forest trees, stoning the center, set on fire the
property…
so as to create a fear in minds of the patients.
In spite of all negativity, Dr. Samant successfully executed this project. These efforts to give a
new
life to damaged bodies and discarded hearts is truly significant
Blessings from Late Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan:
In the year 1978, Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan gave permission for his name on three terms
This organization should be run for leprosy and below poverty line patients
They should be treated free of cost
Dr. J. D. Samant should work as the head of this organization till the end.
Trust’s office
1. Male Ward
2. Female Ward
3. Cancer Ward
4. Operation Theater and OPD.
5. RMO & Other Support Staff
6. Vaccination
Dr. Samant’s work was not limited to medical treatment only. He always thought for their Development & Empowerment.
Paddy cultivation and vegetable cultivation are done in 15 acres of land, which saves the cost that is used for the treatment of patients.
Trust has biomass project that saves fuel consumption. (Funded by Mahindra and Mahindra Tractors Division, Kandivali east).
Fishery - Due to the efforts of Hon. Mr. Subhash Desai, Minister of Industries, Govt. of Maharashtra, the farm lake (shet tale) is being developed in the premises of the trust.
Pre Primary Education - The institution started pre-primary school under the educational program. The children from surrounding areas are taught free of cost.
Gangai Pre Primary school - Supported by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. AFS Farm Division, Kandivali (East)
Besides medical service, Dr. Samant was were extremely interested in doing something for the people living below the poverty line; for their future generation.
Dr. Samant started giving vocational training in the organization. This includes
Since 2012, the trust started working in tribal battles in Vasai Virar area
Khadake Paada - Trust effected Developmental Programs in “Khadake Paada” hamlet near Virar. All efforts are out of pocket.
Shivacha Pada - Similarly trust itself is engaged in Pre Primary Education in Shivacha Paada.
Intention behind shramdaan concept – 1. No work no gain. 2. Feeling of Gratitude
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. AFS Farm Division, Kandivali (East) - IVDP work
Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd - VDP work
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. - VDP work
State Bank of India - Sanitation work
Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd - VDP work
Mahindra & Mahindra Auto Division – Women Farmers Upliftment
Hindustan Unilever Research Development Centre, Andheri – Plantation
Hitech Corporation – Sanitation work
1. 8 CSR Partners
2.16+ Paadas Benefitted
3. 2800+ Beneficiaries
4. 6 CSR Awards To Corporates
Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Aarey Road, Goregaon (East)
A/C No.: 028209100000074
IFSC Code : SRCB0000028
Canara Bank, Goregaon (East)
A/C No.: 50172010004078
IFSC Code : CNRB0015017
