A family from Andhra Pradesh took to social media with a heavy heart. Their little daughter, Punarvika, is suffering from SMA Type 1, a rare disease that slowly weakens a child’s muscles and makes it hard to move or even breathe.
Doctors told them there is only one treatment. A single injection. The cost is ₹16 crore.
For any middle class family, that number itself is shocking.
The parents did not give up. They requested help from the public. People responded with kindness. Donors, strangers and well wishers came forward. Slowly, the amount reached nearly ₹10 crore.
But ₹6 crore was still missing.
The family openly said they cannot afford the remaining amount and requested Nara Lokesh to help save their child.
Lokesh reacted quickly. He thanked everyone who helped raise ₹10 crore and appreciated the support shown to the little girl.
He assured that the remaining ₹6 crore will be arranged so that Punarvika can get the injection she needs. He asked his office to coordinate immediately and also encouraged others to continue supporting the child.
His quick decision spread fast on social media.
For one Andhra family, this was not just a political statement. It was hope.
SMA Type-1 is a rare and devastating genetic condition that weakens a child’s muscles and slowly takes away the ability to move, breathe and live normally. Yet little Punarvika from Kurnool, AP, is a true braveheart – fighting this battle with extraordinary courage.
— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) February 25, 2026
