The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI) presents its Country Strategy 2026–2030, a pivotal framework developed at a critical juncture in India’s fight against leprosy. This strategy builds on nearly two decades of evolution since TLMTI’s first strategic plan in 2007. It emerges amid India’s target to eliminate leprosy by 2027, three years ahead of the WHO’s 2030 global deadline. With the government urging greater NGO participation in high-priority districts, TLMTI—India’s leading leprosy-focused organisation—commits to complement these efforts while aligning with the TLM Global Fellowship Strategy 2025–2030.

The strategy was developed through participatory consultations with persons affected by leprosy, staff, government partners, WHO, ILEP, and stakeholders. The plan renews focus on speciality healthcare, prevention, transmission reduction, accredited training programmes, and measurable outcome indicators.

The strategic objectives defined in the Country Strategy 2026-30 are:

• Together for Zero Leprosy Inspired by Jesus’ compassionate healing in Mark 1:40–42, The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI) builds on a century of care with its 2026–2030 strategy. Moving beyond disease-focused treatment, this person-centred approach links specialised hospital care with socioeconomic rehabilitation to overcome persistent challenges like delayed diagnosis, disability, and social stigma. By addressing both medical needs and social determinants, such as poverty, education, and justice, through hospitals, vocational training centres, and community initiatives, TLMTI accelerates integrated interventions to achieve Zero Transmission, Zero Disability, and Zero Discrimination.
• Inclusive Community Health & Development This priority grounds health equity in the Biblical call to serve the vulnerable (Galatians 6:2), pursue justice (Micah 6:8), and offer healing (Matthew 14:14). Evolving across 2007–2025 from leprosy-centric care to integrated institutional and community services, TLMTI now expands into broad specialities like dermatology, ophthalmology, podiatry, and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). In response to rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and rural healthcare gaps in India, this strategy bridges hospital-based specialist care with community-led models. By tackling social determinants of health and empowering local actors, TLMTI creates sustainable, disability-inclusive healthcare systems that guarantee equitable access for marginalised communities.
• Environmental Consciousness & Sustainability Guided by Biblical stewardship (1 Peter 4:10), TLMTI commits to managing natural, financial, and human resources responsibly to build resilient, long-term impact. Building on its 2019–2025 environmental and fundraising foundations, TLMTI is transitioning campuses, hospitals, and vocational training centres into climate-conscious, "green" hubs aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action). To secure financial independence, the organisation is diversifying revenue through accredited training courses, building reserves, and strengthening CSR partnerships. Furthermore, TLMTI is developing second-line leadership to preserve leprosy expertise while enhancing brand visibility to lead India’s drive toward sustainable, inclusive healthcare.