Lungleiah Project LEAP Achieves Significant Milestones for Persons with Disabilities

Lunglei, Jan 2026: District Collector of Lunglei, Ms. Navneet Mann, provided an update on the progress and achievements of Project LEAP (Lunglei’s Empowerment for Access and Equity for all Persons), highlighting the initiatives undertaken for persons with disabilities in the district.

The meeting was attended by officials from the DC Office, Health & Family Welfare Department, BDOs, and I&PR officials. During the discussion, officials reviewed the various activities under Project LEAP, including health assessment camps conducted across different clusters in Lunglei District, and planned initiatives for 2026.

The health assessment camps were organized as follows:

• Lungsen RD Block: February 12
• Tlabung RD Block: February 13
• Bunghmun RD Block: March (tentative)
• Lunglei RD Block: March (tentative)

At these camps, Project LEAP facilitated health check-ups for persons with disabilities, assisted with obtaining UDID cards and other certificates (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Tribal Certificate, etc.), and provided assistive devices through ALIMCO. In addition, screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other health conditions were conducted as part of the Healthy Lunglei District Campaign.

Under Project LEAP, a disability survey was conducted from January to March 2025, documenting 1,400 persons with disabilities. Through the health assessment camps, 1,091 persons received health check-ups. Additionally, UDID cards were issued to eligible persons, and various assistive devices were provided. By June 2025, 51 different types of assistive devices from ALIMCO were distributed to 740 persons. Access audits were also conducted to identify and improve accessibility for persons with disabilities, ensuring better use of services and facilities.

The ongoing efforts of Project LEAP aim to enhance the well-being, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities in Lunglei District. As a recognition of these achievements, Lunglei District received the “National Award 2025 for Most Outstanding District in Implementation of Accessible India Campaign” on December 3, 2025, under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan).