
The rehabilation unit became functional in the year 1965.This was mainly started as an occupational therapy for the patients disfigured by Leprosy.The Rehabilation unit provides them work with soft and smooth materials, causing no damage to them.This therapy really helps them to regain their sense of achievement and confidence.
The Rehabilation unit produces beautiful block printed bed spreads and silk shawls , lovely wall hangings , scarves and greeting cards with batic work on them and exquisitely prepared toys.A printing press is alos a part of the Rehabilation unit.the people working here spend their time making letter heads , invitations, envelopes and other material that are required in the hospital.
Leprosy work is not merely medical releif .It is transforming frustration in life intothe joy of dedication , personal ambition into selfless service. The man with leprosy already suffers on account of his illness and segregation from society.Therefore one should not add to his misery.
The Unit completes 45 fruitful years in the service of the physically challenged. Since its inception it is working hard for the betterment of the physically challenged people.At present there are 24 trainees in its program.Out of these 2 are working at home and 22 come daily for work to the Unit.The Unit imparts training in making various types of handicrafts and sells them to pay the trainees and to help them to become self dependent.During the year it received 68 orders and 64 were dispatched.The Unit received 67 orders from the Institution to the printing press and 66 were dispatched.
Sales : The sales statement for the consecutive three years is as follows :
|
|
2010 – 2011 |
2011 - 2012 |
2012 - 2013 |
|
|
Rs. |
Rs. |
Rs. |
|
State |
84,360.25 |
4,13,366.00 |
4,97,840.45 |
|
Interstate |
2,97,936.00 |
3,98,117.00 |
4,13,233.25 |
|
Export |
1,32,527.00 |
88,120.00 |
61,765.00 |
|
Cash |
9,70,159.22 |
5,08,038.71 |
5,42,134.32 |
|
Total |
14,84,982.47 |
14,07,641.71 |
15,14,973.02 |
This year also we did not receive many orders. In spite of that we were able to bring up the sales figure compared to last year’s sales. |