Dear viewers, welcome to Jnana Degula Wesite. Today 30th January happens to be an important day on account of two factors. Today is World leprosy eradication day. This day is marked to spread the awareness among the people about the leprosy disease and end leprosy related stigma and discrimination towards leprosy affected in the society. French journalist and social activist Mr. Raoul Foucreau established this day during 1954. Leprosy is caused by slow growing bacteria called Mycobacterium lepreae which affects nerves, skin, eyes, nasal mucosa and other parts of the body. It can be cured by early diagnosis and India runs the largest leprosy eradication programme.
Another important tragedy that happenned on this day was that of M. K Gandhi assassination who was shot to death on 30.01.1948. Mr M.K.Gandhi was also very much concerned about the leprosy patients. This day is also declared as Sarvodaya day , Shaheed Diwas or Martyr,s day oberved to pay homage to all the people who fought for the freedom , welfare and progress of our country.
Apart from 30th January there are other 6 days which are observed as Martyrs’ day that is on 23rd March, 19th May, 21st October, 17th November, 24th November.
Jnanadegula team remembers and pays respectful homage to all those who sacrificed their lives for the nation on this day.