Four Decades of Selfless Service by FCN Home Founder Dr Chitta Thomas Reddy is Truly Exemplary: Prof. V. Balakista Reddy

Hyderabad: Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, Chairman, Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), appreciated the dedicated and selfless services rendered by Dr Chitta Thomas Reddy and Dr Geetha Reddy, founders of FCN Home, who have been committed to social service for the past four decades with the noble motto of “Manava Seve Madhava Seva” (Service to Humanity is Service to God). He said the Jnanadan Honorary Doctorate Awards Foundation, Bhopal, conferred the honorary doctorate on Dr Chitta Thomas Reddy in recognition of his four decades of dedicated service and his contributions to society. Prof. Balakista Reddy attended the special service programme organised at FCN Home, Vikarabad, on Wednesday as the Chief Guest and presented the honorary doctorate to Dr Chitta Thomas Reddy.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Balakista Reddy advised people affected by Muscular Dystrophy not to lose hope or feel discouraged by their condition, but to live with confidence, courage, and a positive outlook. He observed that medical science and technology have advanced significantly, and ongoing research has led to various treatment options and medicines that help manage the disease, control symptoms, and improve the quality of life for affected individuals. He emphasised that organisations such as FCN Home play a vital role in promoting human values, compassion and social responsibility. He also called upon students and youth to actively participate in voluntary service activities and contribute to the welfare and empowerment of vulnerable sections of society and persons with special needs.

Prof. Balakista Reddy observed that the four-decade-long journey of FCN Home, bringing hope and support into the lives of hundreds of people, stands as an inspiration to society. He expressed the hope that the honorary doctorate conferred upon Dr Chitta Thomas Reddy would inspire many more individuals to dedicate themselves to social service. On the occasion, around 110 persons affected by Muscular Dystrophy from various districts of Telangana received clothes, financial assistance for medicines, and essential commodities and groceries sufficient for one year.

Prof. Rajender Singh, former Joint Director of the Department of Higher Education, attended the programme as the Guest of Honour, while Dr Amruth Kumar Lakkinen, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Indira Priyadarshini Government Degree College, Nampally, participated as the Special Guest.

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