<p>Shirahatti (Gadag): The state government is contemplating operating all taluk hospitals in the state 24/7, and at the same time, it is giving top priority to build a healthy society, said Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.</p><p>He was speaking after inaugurating the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a 100-bed hospital on the premises of the new taluk hospital in Shirahatti of Gadag district on Tuesday.</p><p>He said: “Our goal is to build a robust healthcare system. The decision has been made to construct 100-bed hospitals in older taluks across the state. The construction of the hospital will cost between Rs 30 crore and Rs 40 crore, and the hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities”.</p><p>He said, diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, skin diseases and lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing. To curb them, the government has launched the Gruha Arogya Yojana. This initiative would provide permanent free treatment and help eliminate many diseases. Gradually, the taluk hospitals would be upgraded to higher standards.</p><p>District In-charge Minister H K Patil said: “The government is working to eradicate poverty from the grassroots level and is making efforts to provide at least Rs 5,000 per month to a family.”</p><p>MLA Chandru Lamani said, Shirahatti is the taluk headquarters and since there is no taluk hospital, it was inevitable for doctors to work in cramped quarters. </p><p>Now, it is a matter of joy that a 100-bed new hospital is being built. </p><p>The district administration, Zilla Panchayat and District Health and Family Welfare Department jointly organised the programme.</p><p>Mundargi Town Municipal Council president Nirmala Korlahalli, Shirahatti Town Panchayat president Devakka Gudimani, vice-president Neelavva Hubballi, Deputy Commissioner C N Sridhar, ZP CEO Bharat S, Superintendent of Police Rohan Jagadeesh, Health Department Director Vasantkumar K and others were present.</p>
<p>Shirahatti (Gadag): The state government is contemplating operating all taluk hospitals in the state 24/7, and at the same time, it is giving top priority to build a healthy society, said Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.</p><p>He was speaking after inaugurating the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a 100-bed hospital on the premises of the new taluk hospital in Shirahatti of Gadag district on Tuesday.</p><p>He said: “Our goal is to build a robust healthcare system. The decision has been made to construct 100-bed hospitals in older taluks across the state. The construction of the hospital will cost between Rs 30 crore and Rs 40 crore, and the hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities”.</p><p>He said, diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, skin diseases and lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing. To curb them, the government has launched the Gruha Arogya Yojana. This initiative would provide permanent free treatment and help eliminate many diseases. Gradually, the taluk hospitals would be upgraded to higher standards.</p><p>District In-charge Minister H K Patil said: “The government is working to eradicate poverty from the grassroots level and is making efforts to provide at least Rs 5,000 per month to a family.”</p><p>MLA Chandru Lamani said, Shirahatti is the taluk headquarters and since there is no taluk hospital, it was inevitable for doctors to work in cramped quarters. </p><p>Now, it is a matter of joy that a 100-bed new hospital is being built. </p><p>The district administration, Zilla Panchayat and District Health and Family Welfare Department jointly organised the programme.</p><p>Mundargi Town Municipal Council president Nirmala Korlahalli, Shirahatti Town Panchayat president Devakka Gudimani, vice-president Neelavva Hubballi, Deputy Commissioner C N Sridhar, ZP CEO Bharat S, Superintendent of Police Rohan Jagadeesh, Health Department Director Vasantkumar K and others were present.</p>
