<p class="title">A poor fisherwoman towers above all those doing their bit to help those suffering due to the lockdown.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka, a resident of Baputhota in Malpe, ekes out a living by selling fish.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A poor fisherwoman herself, Sharadakka’s life savings did not exceed Rs 30,000.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-with-80-new-cases-in-andhra-pradesh-indias-tally-crosses-21500-827545.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka's own problems took a backseat, when she saw the poor suffering in her neighbourhoold.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She spent her life savings and procured seven quintals of rice and later distributed it among the poor.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka distributed 5 kg of rice each to 140 poor families in the neighbourhood.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-state-wise-india-update-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-23-828780.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">" I know what it is to remain hungry. I could not look at the hardships endured by the poor. Now, all my savings are exhausted. I can earn money by selling fish," she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka plays down her heroic act and said, "We should help our neighbours who are in distress. Owing to the lockdown many were facing hardships. Hence, I decided to help the poor."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Lauding the act of Sharadakka, Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh visited her house on Thursday and promised to extend a helping hand to her. There is a problem over the land where she is residing. The district administration will speak to the owner and help her to construct the house on the same spot, he promised.</p>
<p class="title">A poor fisherwoman towers above all those doing their bit to help those suffering due to the lockdown.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka, a resident of Baputhota in Malpe, ekes out a living by selling fish.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A poor fisherwoman herself, Sharadakka’s life savings did not exceed Rs 30,000.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-with-80-new-cases-in-andhra-pradesh-indias-tally-crosses-21500-827545.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka's own problems took a backseat, when she saw the poor suffering in her neighbourhoold.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She spent her life savings and procured seven quintals of rice and later distributed it among the poor.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka distributed 5 kg of rice each to 140 poor families in the neighbourhood.</p>.<p class="bodytext"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-state-wise-india-update-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-23-828780.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p class="bodytext">" I know what it is to remain hungry. I could not look at the hardships endured by the poor. Now, all my savings are exhausted. I can earn money by selling fish," she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Sharadakka plays down her heroic act and said, "We should help our neighbours who are in distress. Owing to the lockdown many were facing hardships. Hence, I decided to help the poor."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Lauding the act of Sharadakka, Udupi Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh visited her house on Thursday and promised to extend a helping hand to her. There is a problem over the land where she is residing. The district administration will speak to the owner and help her to construct the house on the same spot, he promised.</p>