Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Srikalahasti MLA Vows Action Over Alleged Aarogyasri Fund Misuse
An audit looked at money meant for the Aarogyasri health programme at a government hospital in Srikalahasti.
The local MLA said the audit found that a former hospital worker allegedly misused about Rs 72 lakh.
He said Rs 22 lakh has been recovered, and police are investigating the case.
The MLA said hospital doctors and other staff were not involved.
He also warned that people who helped misuse public money could face legal action.
Separately, Coca-Cola industry gave the hospital 15 computers.
The computers are intended to help manage patient information and medical records.
A special audit committee examined Aarogyasri fund records at Srikalahasti Government Area Hospital on August 28.
MLA Bojjala Sudheer Reddy said the audit found that former junior assistant Lakshmi Prasanna allegedly misused about Rs 72 lakh.
The MLA said Rs 22 lakh had been recovered, while a police complaint seeks recovery of the remaining Rs 50 lakh and legal action.
Police registered a case and are investigating; Sudheer Reddy said doctors and other hospital staff were not connected to the alleged misuse.
Coca-Cola industry donated 15 computer systems worth Rs 15 lakh to the hospital as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative.
- Who
- Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudheer Reddy, former junior assistant Lakshmi Prasanna, and Srikalahasti police.
- What
- An audit reported alleged misuse of about Rs 72 lakh in Aarogyasri funds; Rs 22 lakh was reportedly recovered and police are investigating the remaining amount.
- When
- The audit committee visited on August 28; Sudheer Reddy spoke to the media on Thursday.
- Where
- Srikalahasti Government Area Hospital, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The audit committee examined hospital records relating to Aarogyasri funds, and the MLA said action was needed to recover public money and address alleged misuse.
MLA's allegations and warnings
Investigation and stated limits
Responsibility for the alleged misuse
MLA's allegations and warnings
Sudheer Reddy said the audit found that former junior assistant Lakshmi Prasanna allegedly misused about Rs 72 lakh and that those responsible would face strict legal action.
Investigation and stated limits
The allegations are under police investigation; the report does not include a response from Lakshmi Prasanna.
Hospital staff
MLA's allegations and warnings
The MLA said doctors and other hospital staff had no connection with the alleged misuse.
Investigation and stated limits
The report provides no separate statement from hospital staff or other parties on the allegation.
- Amount allegedly misused
- About Rs 72 lakh, according to the MLA's account of the audit.
- Amount reportedly recovered
- Rs 22 lakh.
- Remaining amount sought
- Rs 50 lakh.
- Audit visit
- August 28.
- Police action
- A case was registered at Srikalahasti Two Town Police Station and is under investigation.
- Computer donation
- 15 advanced computer systems worth Rs 15 lakh.
- Donor
- Coca-Cola industry, through a corporate social responsibility initiative.