Kumaraswamy Aids 14-Year-Old Girl with Respiratory Illness by Providing Oxygen Concentrator

Bengaluru, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel and a leader of the Janata Dal (Secular), has stepped in to help a 14-year-old girl struggling with respiratory issues. He personally purchased a high-quality portable oxygen concentrator for her, using his own funds.

On Thursday morning, Kumaraswamy welcomed Navya Shri and her parents to his residence in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, where he presented her with the vital equipment. Navya, a promising ninth-grade student, hails from Sundaghatta village in the Maralawadi hobli of the Ramnagar district.

Doctors had advised her to use a good-quality oxygen concentrator to manage her health. However, her parents were unable to afford such an expensive device, prompting them to seek financial assistance from the central minister.

On August 30, Navya’s parents met Kumaraswamy at his residence, sharing their daughter’s medical condition and their financial struggles. They pleaded for his help in securing the necessary equipment for her health.

Responding swiftly to their appeal, Kumaraswamy consulted with doctors about Navya’s health and procured an advanced portable oxygen concentrator worth ₹2.5 lakh from his personal funds.

While handing over the device, the minister spent some time with Navya, advising her to strictly adhere to the treatment prescribed by her doctors. He also urged her parents to remain vigilant about her health and ensure she receives timely medical care.

Navya was visibly emotional as she thanked Kumaraswamy for his assistance, expressing her hope for recovery with their blessings, which touched the minister deeply.

Technicians from the oxygen concentrator manufacturing company were also present to instruct Navya’s parents on how to operate the device. Notably, the advanced portable oxygen concentrator can be easily carried like a school bag, allowing Navya to have essential oxygen support while being mobile.

Kumaraswamy remarked, “Navya Shri, a 14-year-old girl from Sundaghatta village, has been provided with an oxygen concentrator. This state-of-the-art device can be conveniently carried, aiding her mobility while she manages her respiratory difficulties. I hope for her swift recovery and have requested her parents to keep me updated on her health and treatment.”