Chittoor: Just like Shravan Kumar in Ramayana, he was the ideal son who carried his parents on his shoulders. Similarly, Gopal tries to do everything possible to help his parents. At the age when he should have spent time with school books, 8-year-old Gopal Krishna drives his electric autorickshaw on the dusty village streets near temple town Tirupati. Bravely fulfilling family responsibilities. Poverty and fortune have forced the boy to walk the difficult path at an early age.

Both his parents were born visually impaired and were getting government assistance of Rs 3,000 each. Gopal also has two younger siblings. The family of five lives in Gangudupalle village in Chittoor district. After school hours, Gopal drives an e-autorickshaw to transport people. and supplies for his blind parents who run a small rice and staples business. His father Papi Reddy said that his eldest son is his eyes.

To tide over the tough times, the family bought an e-autorickshaw on installment basis. Though both the parents were unable to drive it due to his vision disability, Gopal, a class 3 student, rose to the occasion. As per the law, only licensed drivers can drive vehicles with a speed of more than 25 kmph. TDP President Nara Lokesh has announced help for Gopal Krishna Reddy. Besides helping the child's family cover the EMI cost of the electric vehicle through a fundraiser, Lokesh tweeted that they would admit the boy to the school.

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