Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Parents seek government aid for child's costly treatment
A baby named Shyam Nandan is very sick and needs a special medicine that costs a lot of money.
His parents have asked the government to help pay for it.
They have already spent some money on his treatment.
Some students also raised a little money to help.
The parents are hoping the government will help them so their baby can get better.
Parents of a 3-month-old baby with a severe neuromuscular disorder seek government aid for a Rs 17 crore injection.
The family has already spent Rs 8 lakh on treatment.
Students of PVKK Engineering College raised Rs 1.50 lakh to help the family.
The parents appealed to IT Minister Nara Lokesh and CM N Chandrababu Naidu for assistance.
The baby's condition leaves his limbs motionless, requiring specialized treatment.
- Who
- Parents Naveen Kumar Reddy and Indupriya, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, CM N Chandrababu Naidu, students of PVKK Engineering College
- What
- Parents are seeking financial aid for their child's expensive medical treatment.
- When
- The appeal was made recently, with the students' donation handed over on Tuesday.
- Where
- Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- The child requires a specialized injection costing Rs 17 crore to treat a severe neuromuscular disorder.
Parents' Plea
Government Response
Financial Assistance
Parents' Plea
Parents are seeking government aid to cover the cost of the life-saving injection.
Government Response
The government has not yet responded to the parents' plea.
- Child's Name
- Shyam Nandan
- Child's Age
- 3 months
- Condition
- Severe neuromuscular disorder
- Cost of Treatment
- Rs 17 crore
- Amount Spent by Parents
- Rs 8 lakh
- Amount Raised by Students
- Rs 1.50 lakh