Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has emphasised the need for at least one member in each family to undergo training in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a life saving procedure, to help save lives in case of cardiac arrest.

He was interacting with noted cardiologist Dr. Srinivas Ramaka, chairman of Srinivasa Heart Foundation, Hanamkonda, who called on him at his camp office in Karimnagar on Wednesday evening.

Mr Sanjay formally released a postal stamp on CPR on the occasion, a press release said.

He lauded the relentless efforts of Dr. Srinivas in spearheading a public health awareness campaign on CPR and training sessions on the life saving procedure under the banner – Empower the community to take action and save lives.

Published – July 16, 2025 11:34 pm IST