Two tribal girls script their success stories
The Hindu
By becoming specialist doctors, they are now an inspiration to youth in Visakha Agency
Two tribal girls from Paderu mandal, who became specialist doctors, are now an inspiration to many youth in Visakhapatnam Agency. Born in Maoist-affected region and brought up in interior tribal hamlets, they did not let the exterior circumstances deter them from dreaming big. They have received posting to serve as paediatrician and gynaecologist at Paderu Government Hospital. The duo will be taking home a salary of about ₹2 lakh.
L. Neeraja, who hails from Lagisipalle village of Paderu mandal, has completed MBBS at Rangaraya Medical College and pursued M.D.,(Paediatrics) at Andhra Medical College (2018-21). S. Praveena hails from P. Gonduru village from Paderu mandal. She did her MBBS at Andhra Medical College (AMC) and pursued P.G Gynaecology at Maharani Medical College, Chhattisgarh.