ST.PAUL'S BALAGRAM, Itarsi is the third institution for the children of leprosy patients. Itarsi Balagram was set up in 1995. The balagram started in a renovated building with 12 children. Dn.Raju Varghese serves as its Manager at present.

In 1995,8 1/2 acres of land was purchased in Raisalpur village on the Bhopal - Nagpur sector of the National Highway. Rev.Fr.C.J.Joshua (St.Paul's Brotherhood, Puthupadi) took over the reins of the project in August 18th ,1995 operating from a rented building. The office was shifted to its own premises on 27th February 1996. The new Balagram building which can accomodate 50 children was consecrated on 11th December 1999.

In March 1996, the first batch of 5 children were admitted. The children of leprosy patients who have not been affected by leprosy are admitted to the Balagram, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. At present there are 42 children( all from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh).The children attend the M.G.M.School(Itarsi) run under the auspices of the Calcutta Diocese.

If you want to know more about the Balagram please get in touch with

The Manager
St.Paul's Balagram
Raisalpur P.O., Itarsi
M.P., India.
PIN - 461 111.
Phone:00 91 7572 273943