In a heartwarming outcome of the Praja Darbar (Public Court) initiative, Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh recently helped save the life of a 14-day-old infant from NTR district. The Praja Darbar event, which serves as a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and seek assistance, proved to be a lifeline for Chadala Maheshwara Rao and his wife, a couple from Jaggayyapeta, as they faced a daunting medical crisis with their newborn.
A few weeks ago, the couple sought help at one of the public court events, explaining their plight to Minister Lokesh. Their baby boy had been rushed to a nearby hospital when he was only 14 days old, after he had been crying persistently. However, the situation escalated when his platelet count dropped drastically, and doctors advised an immediate transfer to a hospital in Vijayawada for specialized treatment.
In Vijayawada, the parents received devastating news: the high cost of treatment was beyond their means. The family, belonging to a tribal community, had little hope of affording the care their child desperately needed. On the advice of a friend, Maheshwara Rao went to Undavalli on September 27 to attend the Praja Darbar, where he presented his situation to Minister Lokesh.
Responding promptly, Lokesh arranged financial aid from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to cover the child’s treatment costs. After 14 days of intensive medical care, the infant recovered and returned home healthy, filling his parents’ hearts with relief and gratitude.
This week, the parents returned to Praja Darbar to personally thank Lokesh, expressing their deep appreciation for the minister’s swift assistance. The Public Court event also saw Lokesh addressing other grievances, including the issue of social security pensions, encroachments of public land, employment reinstatements at Sri Venkateswara University, and compensation for flood victims in Vijayawada.
In response to these concerns, Lokesh assured those in attendance that steps would be taken to resolve each issue. He pledged to take strict action against encroachments and provide prompt assistance for the affected communities. The success story of the infant’s recovery highlights the impact of the Praja Darbar initiative, reinforcing its role as a platform where citizens’ voices are heard and urgent needs addressed.
Minister Lokesh’s ongoing commitment to community welfare and responsive governance is paving the way for tangible change in Andhra Pradesh. The Praja Darbar initiative continues to stand as a beacon of hope for those seeking relief, assistance, and resolution to pressing issues in their lives.
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