H’bad man running ‘Rice ATM’ since last 170 days
   Date :30-Sep-2020

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By Mohammed Shafeeq ;
 
HYDERABAD,
 
THE COVID-19-induced lockdown saw many heroes emerging in different parts of the country who went all out to feed the hungry and help the needy. Here is one hero from Hyderabad who is still continuing the work, providing succour to families still reeling under the impact of lockdown. Ramu Dosapati’s ‘Rice ATM’ works round-the-clock and anyone who has nothing for the next meal can reach his residence in L B Nagar to get a ration kit comprising rice and few other groceries.
 
For the last 170 days, this MBA graduate has been distributing ration kits among the needy every day. Men and women can be seen queuing up at a kirana shop in front of his apartment to collect rice. A HR manager in a software firm, Dosapati has so far helped 15,000 families, spending about Rs 5 lakh from his own pocket. It is only for the last one month that inspired by his work, people have come forward to make some contribution. “I advise them to start similar work in their respective areas.
 
There is a lot to do in every area because there are people who cover 15-20 km distance to come to our ATM. Hyderabad has over one crore population and I want to see that no one sleeps hungry,” Dosapati told IANS.