TIRUPATI, MARCH 08, 2026: The TTD SV Pranadanam Trust, functioning under the aegis of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, has become a boon for poor and economically disadvantaged patients.
With the noble objective of providing free and costly medical treatment to financially backward patients suffering from life-threatening diseases such as heart ailments, kidney disorders, cancer, and neurological diseases.
Sri Venkateswara Pranadanam Trust was established on October 1, 2001, under the leadership of the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu.
This noble service initiative continues under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), providing life-saving medical support to poor patients.
Assistance for Chronic Diseases
Through this Trust, treatment and research are being carried out for several chronic and specific diseases. In particular, assistance is extended to economically weaker patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, hemophilia, thalassemia, cancer, heart diseases, neurological disorders such as ataxia, chorea, hemiballismus, aphasia, and other serious ailments.
The Trust provides comprehensive medical support including treatment expenses, surgeries, artificial organs, implants, and blood bank services without any discrimination, thereby offering relief and hope to poor patients.
Increase in Financial Assistance
Financial assistance under the SV Pranadanam Trust has been enhanced in phases to provide better medical support to poor patients:
From 22.02.2003 – ₹15 lakh per month
From 30.04.2005 – ₹25 lakh per month
From 24.03.2006 – ₹30 lakh per month
From 30.01.2008 – ₹50 lakh per month
From 02.04.2014 – ₹1 crore per month
Support from Donors
So far, 51,957 donors have contributed nearly ₹520 crore to the SV Pranadanam Trust.
From November 2001 to February 2026, about 27,710 patients have received medical services through this Trust with an expenditure of nearly ₹158 crore.
Selection Process
Patients living below the poverty line (BPL) are identified and selected for free treatment by the SV Pranadanam Selection Committee. Initially, a consultant doctor conducts a preliminary examination and verifies health cards and official records. After estimating the treatment cost and obtaining approval, medical services are provided.
Cases forwarded by the Director-cum-Vice Chancellor of SVIMS are verified and registered on the Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust portal. In emergency cases, treatment is provided immediately after quick verification.
Expansion of Blood Donation Services
The SV Pranadanam Trust, which began blood donation services in 2007, has been actively promoting voluntary blood donation. The Trust distributes free blood and blood components, encourages voluntary blood donation, provides emergency services, and conducts awareness programmes.
Blood collected through blood banks under the purview of TTD is provided completely free of cost. These services especially help pregnant women, accident victims, cardiac surgery patients, thalassemia children, and patients requiring emergency surgeries, thereby saving many precious lives.
Participation of Devotees
With the slogan “One Unit of Blood – Hope for Three Lives”, awareness programmes are conducted to encourage youth to donate blood. Devotees visiting Tirumala are also participating in blood donation and making their pilgrimage even more meaningfull.
The Trust operates with complete transparency under the supervision of TTD, strictly following national medical standards in the processes of blood collection, storage, testing, and distribution.
A Message to Society
“Pranadanam is the greatest donation.” One person’s blood donation can save another’s life, and one person’s financial support can become the lifeline for a poor patient. With this spirit of service and with the blessings of Lord Sri Venkateswara, TTD continues to expand these life-saving medical services to bring hope and relief to many more needy families.
