Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Dr. Nandivada Venkata Satya Kiran Kumar

     
     Dr. Nandivada Venkata Satya Kiran Kumar is a personification of Swami Vivekananda’s message, Arise, Awake ….!. A committed Orthopedic Surgeon by profession, an exemplary philanthropist by nature, a creative artist by talent, an applicative researcher by pursuit, and above all a humane being by lifestyle, Dr. Kiran was a Science Graduate from B.V.K. Degree College, during the year 1983-86. He is an MBBS from Andhra Medical College, and DNB (Ortho), from Andhra Medical College, and PGI, Chandigarh.

     Dr.Kiran is synonymous with his 22 year old organisation, KRUSHI ORTHOPAEDIC WELFARE SOCIETY (KOWS), an organisation with a multi dimensional vision to better the lives of differently abled. Commencing his journey in 1987, with KOWS, Dr. Kiran participated and organised various free surgical and consultation camps individually or in collaboration with other major NGOs to bring expensive corrective treatments, unto the reach of the economically weaker individuals. An Early Intervention Centre, Convenience Wheel Chair for the disabled, Sramajeevi Charitable Hospital, and Health Insurance for the Disabled, are some of the many significant achievements of Dr. Kiran through KOWS. He and his KOWS richly deserve various awards given by prestigious organisations in AP and India, including The National Medical Excellence Award.

     Dr.Kiran composed several songs, created award winning films on disabled, and created platforms for various special individuals to showcase their musical talents. Dr. Kiran’s KRUSHI OWS, but there are thousands who OWE their happiness to him, for making them feel Specially Abled and not just Differently Abled.

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