CM Siddaramaiah sets goal of govt medical college, hospital in every district
Belagavi (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his goal is to set up a government hospital and a medical college in every district of the state.
Speaking after inaugurating a Super Speciality Hospital building here, he said most people who visit the government hospitals belong to economically weaker sections of the society.
“All those who come to government hospitals are poor and middle-class people. To provide the best healthcare services even to them, my goal is to construct one government medical college and one multi-speciality hospital in every district,” said Siddaramaiah.
He stressed that merely constructing a hospital building is not enough, and appointing doctors is equally important.
In this regard, he said, "We will also appoint specialist doctors accordingly. We have decided to fill the vacant posts."
Reiterating his commitment to social justice, Siddaramaiah said his government is creating opportunities and facilities for the downtrodden to eradicate inequality.
“Only when development reaches the last sections of society can the development of society and the nation be possible. Hence we are framing welfare programmes for all,” the Chief Minister explained.
Highlighting the five guarantees, he said they have boosted the purchasing power, increased per capita income of the people of the state and empowered women economically.
“When the poor gain economic strength, it becomes possible to eradicate the caste system and inequality in society,” he said.
On floods in north Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said in eight districts of the state, more than 95 per cent excess rainfall has occurred, and an estimated 10 lakh hectares of crops have been destroyed.
The Chief Minister said the government authorities rushed to the aid of farmers by providing compensation.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
