Fuel is costly, kindness isn’t: Odisha auto driver takes poor patients to hospital for free

Baripada's Binod Lohar, a 37-year-old auto driver, dedicates his time to offering free rides to the local hospital for the needy. Inspired by a personal encounter, he now ferries poor patients, the elderly, and disabled individuals, covering their travel costs from his own earnings. Lohar also volunteers as a blood donor and aids in arranging ambulance services.