National Office Programme Secretary completes three-day ISWT institutional visit

TRIVANDRUM / PUTHENCRUZ — Lieut. Colonel Lalliankunga, Programme Secretary (India National Office), concluded a three-day visit to ISWT institutions from 17–19 April 2026, reviewing compliance readiness, strengthening documentation practices and encouraging improved public engagement through regular Territorial website updates.

During the visit, he inspected services at Evangeline Booth Leprosy & General Hospital (Puthencruz), visited programme centres in Trivandrum, and met territorial leaders and department secretaries for an exit discussion on governance priorities, maintenance planning and coordination among Social, IT and Public Relations functions.

What happened

The visit opened at THQ on 17 April 2026 and continued with a structured compliance verification at Evangeline Booth Leprosy & General Hospital on 18 April 2026, including checks of key facilities such as the pharmacy, laboratory and patient areas.

On 19 April 2026, Lieut. Colonel Lalliankunga attended the Holiness Meeting at Commissioner P. E. George Memorial Church (Trivandrum Central Corps) and later visited the CDC for Boys & Girls (Kowdiar) and the Working Women’s Hostel (Trivandrum), reviewing institutional documentation and operational readiness.

Key messages from the visit

• Maintain up-to-date statutory and legal records at each institution, with organised files available for audits and inspections.
• Plan and complete building maintenance on time to reduce operational and compliance risks.
• Strengthen coordination across Social, IT and Public Relations teams and publish regular, structured updates on the territorial website.
• Promote officers’ wellness through periodic health awareness sessions and better use of available health insurance schemes.

Locations visited

• Territorial Headquarters (THQ)
• Evangeline Booth Leprosy & General Hospital, Puthencruz
• Commissioner P. E. George Memorial Church, Trivandrum Central Corps
• CDC for Boys & Girls, Kowdiar (Trivandrum)
• Working Women’s Hostel, Trivandrum

An exit meeting brought together territorial leadership and department representatives, including Colonel Prakash Chandra Pradhan, Territorial Commander, Lieut. Colonel Jacob J. Joseph, Chief Secretary, Lieut. Colonel N. D. Joshua, Programme Secretary, Major Susha Roy, Social Secretary, Mr. Jayaprakash P. D., IT Coordinator, and Lieut. Colonel Lalliankunga.

Meeting participants reviewed observations from the visit and agreed on priority actions, including systematic documentation, preventive maintenance and a coordinated approach to strengthening the territorial web presence.

Lieut. Colonel Jacob J. Joseph expressed thanks at the close of the meeting, which concluded at 18:00.

Next steps

ISWT institutions will continue to follow up on compliance documentation, maintenance planning and internal coordination to support transparent public communication through regular website updates.