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530 assistive devices distributed to 365 people in West Godavari
Union Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed 530 assistive devices in Palakollu, in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district.
The devices went to 365 people with disabilities from the Narsapuram parliamentary constituency.
They included tricycles and hearing aids, and were valued at ₹1.10 crore.
Steel Authority of India Limited allocated ₹1.8 crore for the distribution through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
The event also included Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu and District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani.
The information provided does not say whether further distributions are planned.
Union Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed 530 assistive devices to 365 persons with disabilities.
The distribution took place in Palakollu, West Godavari district.
The devices, including tricycles and hearing aids, were worth ₹1.10 crore.
The recipients were from the Narsapuram parliamentary constituency.
Varma said Steel Authority of India Limited allocated ₹1.8 crore for the distribution under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
- Who
- Union Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed the devices to 365 persons with disabilities.
- What
- A total of 530 assistive devices, including tricycles and hearing aids, were distributed.
- When
- Tuesday; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Palakollu, in West Godavari district.
- Why
- Steel Authority of India Limited allocated ₹1.8 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for the distribution.
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- Devices distributed
- 530
- Recipients
- 365 persons with disabilities
- Value of devices
- ₹1.10 crore
- Location
- Palakollu, West Godavari district
- CSR allocation
- ₹1.8 crore
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