Inspired by KTR, doctor couple donate Rs 1 lakh for educating needy child
Under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, the BRS working president has been trying to spread smiles by helping through donations, service activities and community welfare efforts. In another heartwarming gesture, Nayini Venkateshwara Reddy has gifted a laptop along with a cheque of Rs 1 Lakh to Chandrashekar, a brilliant student from Telangana Gurukul Schools, who has been studying in the United Kingdom. 'Every act of kindness has been a step towards building a brighter future. We thank these generous individuals for truly embodying the spirit of #GiftASmile,' said KT Rama Rao.
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