Andhra Pradesh, Telangana unite to fund Rs 16 crore jab for baby with rare disorder; 500-km bicycle ride in support
TNN / Feb 23, 2026, 05:47 (IST)
A collective effort across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is underway to save 11-month-old Jampala Mangala Punarvika, who needs a Rs 16 crore gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. The viral '#SavePunarvika' campaign has seen widespread support, including bicycle rallies, schoolchildren's donations, and auto drivers' solidarity, as her parents appeal for help.