AMARAVATI: Moved by the plight of the families of sick and needy, Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has extended financial assistance to them on the spot during his visit to Tiruvur on Sunday.
The Andhra Pradesh CM also directed the district collector S Dilli Rao to take immediate measures to provide healthcare support to the ailing children.
He walked up to the gallery after seeing a couple carrying a 13-year old boy and enquired about their need. The couple M Srinu and Venkataravamma of Kommireddi Palli village explained that their 13-year-old son M Ranjit was suffering from blood cancer and sought financial assistance from the chief minister. Without waiting for further information, the chief minister granted them Rs.1 lakh financial assistance from CMRF. He assured the couple of providing all necessary medical support for Ranjit. He directed the district collector to take care of the medical needs of Ranjith.
Similarly, G Suresh and Gayatri, villagers of Sher Mohammadpeta in Jaggayyapeta mandal sought support for the treatment of their daughters Veda Sri Durga (12) and Lasya Priya (8) suffering from congenital myasthenic syndrome. They informed the chief minister that around Rs 30,000-40,000 was being spent per a month for their treatment and sought financial support for better treatment.
Chief minister granted Rs.1 lakh as immediate relief and directed the district collector to provide support to the family for taking up treatment for the two children. Chief minister assured them of extending fullest support till the children were returned to normalcy. He asked the collector to personally follow up the needs of the couple as it was unfortunate to see the kids suffering from a mysterious disease. Members of the two families expressed their happiness with the chief minister's quick response.
