Bhatkal: Minister Mankala Vaidya inaugurates advanced medical facilities at Life Care Hospital
Bhatkal: In a significant development for healthcare services in the region, Uttara Kannada district in-charge minister, Mankala S. Vaidya, inaugurated the CT scan, ICU, and Operation Theater at Life Care Specialty Hospital on Saturday.
During the inauguration, Minister Vaidya emphasized the importance of contributions from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and those working abroad in establishing well-equipped hospitals and businesses in Bhatkal. He called on these individuals to allocate funds for the town’s development, particularly in healthcare.
“After four years since its inception, Life Care Hospital has upgraded to state-of-the-art facilities. The hospital currently boasts 50 beds, and there is no doubt that it will evolve into a 200-bed super specialty hospital in the near future,” said Vaidya. He assured that the government would support and cooperate in the hospital's development.
He further highlighted the government's efforts in improving infrastructure in Bhatkal. "Grants have been provided for road, electricity, and drinking water systems in Bhatkal town. To address potential water shortages, arrangements are being made to bring drinking water from Honnavar at a cost of Rs 220 crore. Additionally, Rs 25 crore has been allocated for widening the Bhatkal Port-Sea Road and another Rs 25 crore for various road works within the town," Vaidya informed.
Dr. U.T. Iftikhar Ali, a senate member of Mangalore Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, was the chief guest at the event. He stressed the need for a well-equipped hospital in Bhatkal and assured that the Rajiv Gandhi University would offer full cooperation for any medical institutions to be established. He praised the provision of advanced facilities and the presence of expert doctors at Life Care Hospital, noting their benefit to the local population.
The chairman of Life Care Hospital, Yunus Kazia, who presided over the program, explained the transformation of Life Care Hospital into Life Care Specialty Hospital for the benefit of the people. He stated that with expert doctors and advanced medical systems in place, residents no longer need to travel to other towns for treatment. "We aim to increase the hospital’s bed capacity and provide more medical facilities with everyone’s cooperation in the coming days," Kazia said.
The event saw speeches from several dignitaries, including Dr. Savita Kamath, Administrative Medical Officer of Government Hospital; Jamaatul Muslimeen Chief Qazi Maulana Abdul Rab Nadvi; and Markazi Khalifa Jamaat Chief Qazi Maulana Khwaja Mohiyuddin Akrami Nadvi.
Hospital Director Altaf, Managing Director Muhammad Salman Jubapu, and Director Zulfikar Ali were present on the stage. Muhammad Salman Jubapu welcomed the guests and delivered an introductory speech, while Zulfikar Ali introduced the guests.
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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