Kukatpally: Local MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao on Tuesday inaugurated a health camp at Turkapalli organised by Maxi Vision Super Specialty Hospital for the benefit of BC Residential Boys Hostel inmates.

Eighteen senior doctors examined the students of classes V to IX for ailments in eye, teeth and conducted general physician tests. Addressing the participants, Dr Venkat Rao stated that students should be provided with quality food and basic facilities at the hostels.

He said the minister concerned should focus on the construction of a BC residential hostel on two acres of government land allotted in Quthbullapur. Minister CH Malla Reddy assured Rao that he would strive for the allotment of 2-acre land in Borampet for the construction of a BC residential hostel. He advised students to study well for securing merit marks.

He complimented Venkat Rao for conducting the health camp and lauded the efforts of Dr Raju for providing health care facilities even at the age of 80 years. Reddy felicitated Dr Raju.