Mr. K.T. Rama Rao, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister of Telangana, helped the family of an auto driver in Hyderabad.
Venkaraiah, an auto driver in Telangana, asked for the help of Mr. K.T. Rama Rao, the Working President of the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Government, for his daughters, who is said to be suffering from a genetic disorder. Venkataiah has five children and three of them has developed genetic disorders forcing the family to run from pillar to post to raise funds and make often visits to hospitals for treatment. The three girls, after reaching the age of 18 years, had developed health issues and had to drop out of studies even as their parents made desperate attempts for funds to get them treated.
After struggling to fund for their daughters’ treatment, Venkaiah asked for KTR’s help, who extended support. KTR responded to a tweet and asked Peerzadiguda Mayor Jakka Venkat Reddy to assist the family.
Immediately as per the directions of the TRS Minister, the Mayor visited Venkataiah’s house along with Dr Vijaya Lakshmi, Director of the Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases. Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi examined the girls and said medical tests had to be done to decide the course of treatment.
Venkat Reddy informed Mr. K.T. Rama Rao and assured support along with the financial assistance of Rs. 1 lakh in his personal capacity to the family. Furthermore, Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi also assured to conduct medical tests and extend support in terms of medical care.
Meanwhile, Mr. K.T. Rama Rao instructed the Mayor to be their guardian and inquired whether they were getting pensions. He also suggested giving them a job or setting up a shop and providing skill training and education training for children.
Venkat Reddy said one of the affected girls did not fall under the category of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and that she would be employed with Peerzadiguda Municipal Corporation and assured support.
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