NLR India Foundation

What NLR India Foundation does

NLR India Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1999 and registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, working toward leprosy eradication and disability-inclusive development. The organization operates across 7 Indian states (Bihar, Delhi, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal) covering 129 districts and 43 leprosy colonies, serving persons affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF), and other disabilities through five program verticals: Health (medical camps, self-care training, assistive devices), Education (coaching, scholarships, career counseling), Livelihood (vocational training, self-help groups), Empowerment (advocacy, rights training), and Research.

The organization's core technology stack includes the PEP++ enhanced post-exposure prophylaxis clinical trial (testing rifampicin and clarithromycin regimens) implemented as part of a global multi-country trial, a proprietary PEP App for contact tracing and Single Dose Rifampicin administration in West Bengal, and GIS mapping infrastructure for beneficiary tracking under mental wellbeing studies. Additional technical assets include a Basic Psychological Support (BPS-N) Guide and HOPE-method self-care protocols (Hydro, Oleo, Physio, Exercise) for disability prevention.

NLR India is part of the global NLR Alliance and funded through individual donations (tax-exempt under Section 80G), institutional grants from international donors including NLR Netherlands, Novartis Foundation, Sasakawa Health Foundation, National Postcode Loterij, and the Leprosy Research Initiative, plus foreign contributions received under FCRA registration (number 231660489). The organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified, maintains formal partnerships with the Central Leprosy Division (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare), WHO, ICMR, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, and several state leprosy offices, and supports India's National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) at national and state levels.

Name

NLR India Foundation

Legal name

NLR India Foundation

Website

https://nlrindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) & Mental Health Programs (BPADAIAK)

Keywords

• Leprosy control programs
• Community health services
• Disability inclusive development
• Neglected tropical diseases
• Public health research

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and institutional donors contribute to fund healthcare, education, livelihood, and empowerment programs. Donations are tax-exempt under Section 80G of Income Tax Act. Organization accepts donations for specific causes including healthcare, assistive devices, livelihood, education, vocational training, community support, and corpus fund.
2. Institutional Funding and Grants: Funding from international donors including NLR Netherlands, Leprosy Research Initiative, Novartis Foundation, Sasakawa Health Foundation, National Postcode Loterij, and government agencies for specific research and program implementations.
3. FCRA Foreign Contributions: Foreign contributions received under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration for international collaboration and funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

NLR India Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 that delivers healthcare, assistive device, education, vocational training, and empowerment programs for persons affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and associated disabilities. It implements community-based rehabilitation, self-care camps, government health worker training, and PEP++ research across 7 Indian states covering 129 districts and 43 leprosy colonies. The organization partners with India's National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) and operates as part of the global NLR Alliance.

Product overview

NLR India Foundation offers a comprehensive suite of integrated programs targeting leprosy eradication and disability inclusive development. The organization's services span healthcare (medical camps, treatment, self-care programs), assistive devices, education support, vocational training and livelihood programs, and empowerment initiatives. Key offerings include the PEP++ Research Project (a global clinical trial for leprosy prevention), the PEP App (digital contact tracing tool), Basic Psychological Support guides, and a dedicated helpline service. The organization operates under a Zero Transmission, Zero Disability, Zero Exclusion framework, supporting the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) across multiple Indian states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Support Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,548 close contacts of leprosy index cases listed under PEP++ study
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Research collaboration partner. ICMR supported the Feasibility Study for LPEP using SDR in Dadar Nagar Haveli (2015-2018) as part of global feasibility study involving seven countries. ICMR-National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and other Mycobacterial Diseases collaboration for joint research and diagnostic testing.
• NLR Netherlands (NLR International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNLR India is part of the NLR Alliance, a global network working towards a world free of leprosy. NLR Netherlands provides technical guidance, funding support, and strategic alignment for leprosy programs. NLR India contributes to international research initiatives and shares best practices across the alliance.
• Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner for PEP++ global clinical trial. VMMC serves as Principal Investigator institution for the study in India, with Dr. Jugal Kishore as Director/Professor, Department of Community Medicine.
• Central Leprosy Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for supporting National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). NLR India contributed to national guidelines development for LPEP-SDR and provides technical support for program implementation across states.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical guidance and global strategy alignment. NLR India contributed to WHO's Contact tracing and PEP leprosy technical guidance. Dr. Ranganathan Rao Pemmaraju from WHO SEARO serves on NLR India's Research Advisory Committee.
• ECHO IndiastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement signed during Silver Jubilee Celebration for capacity building and knowledge sharing through Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model.
• Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for public health research and training. Prof. K. Srinath Reddy provided concluding remarks at NLR India Silver Jubilee Celebration.
• Emory UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner contributing to leprosy research collaboration.
• State Leprosy Offices (UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partners for program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of leprosy control activities under NLEP.
• Lepra SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ILEP (International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations) India coordination and joint advocacy efforts.
• International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP) IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNLR India hosted ILEP India Annual Meeting 2023. Member of coalition working on leprosy control across India.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lepra Society: Indian NGO member of ILEP delivering leprosy and LF programs across states with similar donor (ILEP, NLR Alliance) and government partnerships. Comparable in program mix (health, rehabilitation, advocacy) and beneficiary focus.
• FAIRMED: Switzerland-based health NGO working on leprosy, NTDs, and disability-inclusive development in Asia and Africa, sharing the NLR/ILEP ecosystem and integrated community-based rehabilitation approach.
• Effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada): Canada-based ILEP member focused on leprosy, NTDs, and disability inclusion across Asia and Africa. Comparable in donor-driven model, research funding (LRI), and integrated CBR programming.
• The Leprosy Mission Trust India: One of the largest leprosy-focused NGOs in India, running hospitals, community programs, and advocacy across multiple Indian states with similar NLEP integration and donor base. Directly comparable in mission, beneficiary segments, and operating geography.
• American Leprosy Missions (ALM): US-based ILEP member funding leprosy and NTD research and programs globally, including India. Comparable through PEP-related research funding, ILEP coordination, and joint advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• DAHW German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association: German ILEP member funding leprosy, TB, and NTD programs in multiple countries including India. Comparable through cross-disease program design and institutional donor relationships, though broader in scope than NLR India.
• Sasakawa Health Foundation: Japan-based foundation supporting global leprosy control, disability inclusion, and WHO collaboration. A current NLR India supporter and partner, with broader geographic scope and similar programmatic agenda.
• Novartis Foundation: Switzerland-based health foundation that funded the LPEP-SDR feasibility study with NLR India. Operates across leprosy, NCDs, and digital health; comparable as a research-funding counterpart rather than implementing NGO.
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Global Leprosy Programme: Sets global leprosy strategy and PEP technical guidance that NLR India's research directly informs. Comparable in mission (leprosy elimination) though operates as a multilateral rather than an implementing NGO.

Others

• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): India's apex biomedical research body and a Core research partner of NLR India on PEP/LPEP feasibility studies. Relevant peer not for direct competition but as the principal public-sector counterpart for leprosy research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nlrif_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxbuUcpSnKm4-UAMj_5-n7g
• Facebookfacebook.com/NLRIF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nlr-india-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/nlr_india

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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