Call for Nominations – K.V. Desikan Memorial Award 2026

LEPRA Society invites nominations for the 2026 KV Desikan Memorial Award: Nominations are open until 1 December 2025.

About the Award
Every year, this award honours an individual or organization for outstanding contributions in:
* Infectious diseases
* Community health, development & rehabilitation
* Laboratory sciences
(Preference will be given to work in the field of leprosy)

The award includes a plaque, citation, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
Deadline for nominations: 01 December 2025