Table 2.

Standard steps followed while implementing the blanket approach

Steps	Details
1. Communication	Officially inform the local stakeholders about the blanket approach and schedule
2. Planning and logistics	- Training of the team - - Arrangements for transportation, medicines, supplies and stationary
3. Travel	A courtesy call to the village head
4. IEC	Community information on health, leprosy and purpose of visit
5. Screening	Door to door: - Line listing - Informed consent - Physical examination to diagnose leprosy - - Checking eligibility criteria
6. Medication/ Referral	- MDT to the newly identified cases - SDR to the eligible individuals (only in the first two visits) - - Biological sample collection for difficult to diagnose cases
7. Data collection	Simultaneously with step 5 and 6
8. Training of local health worker	- MDT treatment - Management of leprosy complications - - Follow-up of those who are absent or excluded to receive SDR