Batchu Foundation

Batchu Foundation is a registered charitable trust initiated and started by Dr.Batchu Koteswara rao USA and all his brothers are with him through out the mission. It has a tax exemption status, governed by the board of trusties assisted by Peddapuram Development Council and Rural Development Council. It has constitution and bye laws. All transactions and accounts are transparent. In 1983 Dr Batchu Koteswara rao assisted in Bhopal gas disaster working with Mother Theresa Missionaries in India,with a team of doctors from US. He lead the team to Peddapuram and conducted several eye camps. They performed several Cataract surgeries and distribute eye glasses to the needy. This further made Dr.Rao to convert his residence into American Hospital to help the local and neighboring villages. Dr.Rao provided necessary medical equipment,some from India and some from US.Dr.Rao felt that a permanent foundation is necessary to fulfill his vision and the mission. Dr.Koteswara rao believes that the future of our country depends on the Success of today's youth and under served farmers in villages. In 1986, thus Batchu Foundation was established to serve the community. He committed to spend 75% of his earnings for under-served youth reach for a brighter,safer tomorrow by championing programs for youth education and families in need. Dr.Rao since then donated nearly 2.5 million dollars. He also established an endowment fund of Rs 4 crores.