Funding Sources
AAPI members actively contributed and selected villages of their choice to support.

Contributions from AAPI Members (Phase I & II) $167,751.00
Matching Funds by AAPI (Approved by the AAPI Governing Body) $20,000.00
Total Funds Available $187,751.00

Expenses
Payments to GTC for screening in 73 villages (Phase I & II) $179,100.00
Opening Ceremony (08/24/2021) $1,000.00
Total Expenses $180,100.00

Balance
Balance in AAPI Operating Account $7,651.00
Owe to GTC $5,000.00

*Note: The remaining balance of $7,651.00 was used by the previous administration (2023-24) for purposes unrelated to the Adopt-A-Village program.

Phase I & Phase II Implementation

The Adopt a Village initiative is structured into two key phases:
Phase I

• Initial Implementation: Screenings conducted in 68 villages.
• Community Engagement: Educating rural populations on the importance of preventive healthcare.
• Data Collection: Establishing baseline health data for policy development and future research.

Phase II

• Expansion: Additional screenings in 5 more villages, moving toward the 75-village goal.
• Enhancement: Introduction of Digital Integrated Prevention and Management (DIPAM), a telehealth initiative that connects rural patients with healthcare providers.
• Sustainability: Establishing long-term solutions, including training local healthcare workers and setting up permanent healthcare centers in rural areas.

Screening Tests Conducted

Each one-day health camp in a village provides comprehensive health screenings for up to 150 individuals, with the potential to reach 15,000 people across 75 villages.

The following tests are conducted at each camp:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• HbA1C (Diabetes Screening)
• Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Levels)
• Creatinine (Kidney Function)
• Pulse Oximetry (Oxygen Levels)
• Blood Pressure Measurement
• Height and Weight Assessment

 Patients receive their results within 24 hours, and those with abnormal findings are:

• Provided telemedicine consultations through GTC physicians.
• Referred to local healthcare providers for further evaluation and treatment.

Program Launch & Progress

The initiative was officially launched on October 7th in Ramaiah Palle village, Mulugu District, Telangana, where 135 individuals participated in the screening.

Since then, significant progress has been made:

• Screenings have been completed in 73 villages, covering thousands of patients.
• Free multivitamin tablets and acetaminophen were provided to patients as needed.
• Healthy snacks were distributed to promote better nutrition.

Digital Documentation & Website Access
To ensure transparency and showcase the program’s impact, each village screening is documented with pictures and reports on the official website:
https://village-smaller.vercel.app/

These visuals offer a firsthand look at real-life stories, community participation, and medical interventions, highlighting the tangible difference this initiative is making in rural India.

Future Vision:

The Adopt a Village initiative represents a pioneering effort to revolutionize rural healthcare in India by blending on-ground screenings with digital telemedicine solutions.

With continued support from sponsors, medical professionals, and volunteers, AAPI aimed to:

• Expand the program to additional villages.
• Enhance telemedicine services for better patient follow-up.
• Ensure sustainable healthcare solutions for millions of underserved individuals.

However, with the anonymous emails sent under shadows, GTC, at this point, lost interest and refused to take the project further.

Allegation:
“Adopt a Village” Project Mismanagement Dr. Kathula established a private NGO under the “Adopt a Village” initiative, named himself Chair, and transferred substantial funds without oversight. His relationship with India Global, a company involved in the project, represents a significant conflict of interest.

Clarifications & Factual Response:

1. AAPI’s Direct Oversight & Execution

• The Adopt a Village initiative was conducted under AAPI’s leadership, with all decisions made by the governing bodies.
• Each village activity was supervised by the donor who funded it.
• GTC was in direct communication with the donor of each village, ensuring that the screenings, treatments, and follow-ups were handled effectively.
• AAPI leadership maintained full transparency in project execution, financial transactions, and vendor selection to maximize the initiative’s impact. 

2. Dr. Satheesh Kathula is not part of GTC

The claim that Dr. Satheesh Kathula created a private NGO under Adopt a Village is completely false.
The Adopt a Village project has always operated under AAPI’s governance, with funds managed and distributed in a structured and transparent manner. 

3. Proper Fund Management & No Unauthorized Transfers

• All financial transactions were conducted through AAPI with clear documentation.
• AAPI collected and distributed funds solely for healthcare screenings—no unauthorized transfers were made.
• $179,100 was paid to GTC for 73 villages, with records available for review.
• AAPI and donors were involved at every step, ensuring accountability. 

4. No Conflict of Interest with Global Teleclinics

The claim of a conflict of interest between Dr. Satheesh Kathula & GTC is misleading and factually incorrect.
The committee’s investigation revealed no evidence linking Dr. Satheesh Kathula to GTC during the project’s duration. The project was executed in partnership with GTC, a credible organization selected based on its expertise in rural healthcare.

TESTIMONIALS:

1. Past President Dr. Anupama Gotimukula (AAPI President 2021-22):

• This Preventive Rural Health Initiative in India was an approved project by the Executive Committee (EC) and Governing Body (GB), with a formal contract between AAPI and GTC, reviewed by AAPI Legal Attorney Harilal before its commencement.
• As the longtime Chair of the “Adopt a Village” project, neither Dr. Kathula nor I have any financial conflicts related to GTC or this initiative.
• The initiative was launched by AAPI on August 27, 2021, with the support of five Consul Generals of India. All relevant details, including reports, pictures, and meeting records, are documented in EC meetings, GB meetings, and AAPI Journals (2021-23)
• Murthy Gokula, head of GTC, has presented the project’s logistics and implementation across 75 villages in India at AAPI meetings.

2. Past President Dr. Ravi Kolli (AAPI President 2022-23):

• All invoices for the AAPI Adopt a Village program were thoroughly reviewed and paid after verifying the completion of all activities, services, and deliveries at various sites across India.
• Satheesh Kathula was not involved in any financial transactions related to this initiative.
• The AAPI office maintains complete records of invoices, verifications, and payments.

3. DONOR Testimonials Validate the Program’s Success

• Multiple testimonials from donors and participants have praised the successful implementation of the project and the impact it has had in rural communities.
• Donors have expressed satisfaction with the transparency and communication maintained by AAPI and GTC throughout the process.
• Testimonials document the positive experiences of villagers, donors, and medical teams, reinforcing the credibility and effectiveness of the initiative.

All testimonials and reports are documented in the following pages.