BHUBANESWAR: The State government will seek approval from Indian Railways for the regularisation of four leprosy colonies in Khurda, Balasore and Puri following a directive by the Orissa High Court. The four colonies – Lewis leprosy colony at Balasore, Sanjayjee leprosy colony at Puri and Dharabati leprosy colony and Bapujee leprosy colony at Khurda are located on railway land. The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SS&EPD) department has asked Collectors concerned to take steps for approaching the Ministry of Railways after consultation with the Housing and Urban Development department.
