'Ample opportunity for smart clinic and digital consultation in future'

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February 14, 2021

Bengaluru, Feb 14: Deputy chief minister C N Ashwath Narayna on Sunday said that after the covid-19 there was revolutionary change in the heath sector with amply opportunities for the smart clinic and digital consultations across the country.

Inaugurating a private hospital in the city he said that most of the doctors wanted to remain in the urban areas only, hence, there was scare of deceases in rural areas, however, after covid -19 the small clinics and digital consultations have handy and become popular for the people, he said.

Stating that the governments have been always looking towards road, water and energy sectors, however, now the situation change towards the health sector which is most important which needs more priority he said
He also said that when the covid-19 virus noticed in the country then only every one knows how much important of health sector and there was scarcity of beds , ICU and oxygen during the period of the covid-19 was high level .

He claimed that now the state government has made all necessary demands in the health sectors was looked after , hence, the covid-19 rates have been dropping slowly now in the state ,but , one should not forget it may be second wave , hence, people should be care full and follow the all covid-19 guidelines.

He said first ever modules ICU unit which was opened in K C General hospital is an example and the karnataka has no open gates for the investors in the field of health sectors for which the government will provide all basic facilities , besides he said rajiv Gandhi health university campus will be coming up shortly in ramanagara, he added.

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Puttur's Healthcare Dream Cleared: State Finance Gives Nod for 300-Bed Hospital

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December 2,2025

Puttur: The long-cherished dream of a government medical college in Puttur has moved a decisive step closer to reality, with the Karnataka State Finance Department granting its official approval for the construction of a new 300-bed hospital.

Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai announced the crucial development to reporters on Monday, confirming that the official communication from the finance department was issued on November 27. This 300-bed facility is intended to be the cornerstone for the establishment of the government medical college, a project announced in the state budget.

Fast-Track Implementation

The MLA outlined an aggressive timeline for the project:

• A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the hospital is expected to be ready within 45 days.

• The tender process for the construction will be completed within two months.

Following the completion of the tender process, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project.

"Setting up a medical college in Puttur is a historical decision by the Congress government in Karnataka," Rai stated. The project has an estimated budget allocation of Rs 1,000 crore for the medical college.

Focus on Medical Education Department

The MLA highlighted a key strategic move: requesting the government to implement the hospital construction through the Medical Education Department instead of the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is intended to streamline the entire process of establishing the full medical college, ensuring the facilities—including labs, operation theatres, and other necessary infrastructure—adhere to the strict guidelines set by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The proposed site for the project is in Bannur.

Rai also took the opportunity to address political criticism, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise despite "apprehensions" and "mocking and criticising" from opposition parties who had failed to take similar initiatives when they were in power. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has kept his word," he added.

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