Leprosy is a social and psychological affliction.Hence along with its treatment,socio-psychological aspects must also be taken into account. To bring about such change ,the institution has initiated training cum production department named 'shram pratishthan'. Patients also have been cured of the disease receive training and learn to produce articles of utilititarian value. They thus help the society in their own way. The patients believe: "we do not want charity; we do not wish to be considered helpless,we do not want alms; we do not wish to be considered as beggars. Treat us with love and help us to reconstruct society". This was born in mind while establishing the various departments for the rehabilitation of patients.
This dept was started in 1953 to provide wooden articles for the government and the society. Here all kind of future necessary for school, offices and houses are made. Orders are executed and furniture supplied.Furniture like tables,chairs,cupboards divan,branches etc are on the display in the showroom of the institution.Only high quality teak is used for making these pieces of furniture.Trustworthiness and durability are the two watch wards of the furniture workshop.
Iron smithy was started in 1953.This also caters to the needs of society. The department prepares agricultural implements office equipment like tables, chairs, cupboards, benches and other small articles. The workmen are paid and the institution also benefits financially. Govt. has issued G.R. To the effect that the Govt. department should purchase furniture only from this workshop so as to help in the rehabilitation of the leprosy patients.
Necessity is the mother of invention. A carpet-weaving center was started to utilize human resources and to fulfill the needs of the society. This department caters to the needs of the needs of the govt. and private individuals.Carpets are made to order here. Other than carpets, prayer mats are also produced and sold at fix . This also helps in the rehabilitation work. 'Live and Let Live' is the motto behind endeavor of the workers.
Fullpleadged work in this centre began in 1957.Well-made books,forms and other such stationary are prepared here. They are very well printed.Orders are accepted from private,individuals and the goverment. This department provides employment for 25 workers and it also imports the pleasure of satisfaction. Here the latest equipments necessary for printing are in use.
These were also founded in 1953. This deparment provides rehabilitation for 75 workers.It produces and supplies gauze, bandages, hospital lines, mats,towels,etc. This is supplied to goverment hospitals in the entire state of Maharashtra. Over 10,0000 meters of cloth is produced annually.Since they are being marketed under the ISI mark,they are in great demand.
These were also founded in 1953. This deparment provides rehabilitation for 75 workers.It produces and supplies gauze, bandages, hospital lines, mats,towels,etc. This is supplied to goverment hospitals in the entire state of Maharashtra. Over 10,0000 meters of cloth is produced annually.Since they are being marketed under the ISI mark,they are in great demand.