IT minister K T Rama Rao gifts customised scooters

HYDERABAD: Municipal and industries minister K T Rama Rao on Sunday gave away customised scooters to differently-abled persons under the ‘gift a smile’ initiative.KTR had promised to provide about 100 customised scooters to the differently-abled persons during his birthday celebrations in July. In tune with his assurance, a special programme was organised here where in KTR handed over the scooters to the beneficiaries.He said that this was the first phase of the distribution of scooters, and that other beneficiaries would also be covered during subsequent phase of distribution.Speaking on the occasion, KTR said several public representatives came forward and donated ambulances following the initiative started by him last year. “Many ministers and TRS leaders have been donating hundreds of customised scooters and other vehicles which included 100 ambulances, under the gift a smile initiative,” he said.The minister interacted with all the beneficiaries while having lunch with them.