Government committed to providing quality healthcare for the underprivileged: CM Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: The state government is determined to ensure quality healthcare for the underprivileged, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the regional office of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) at Mary Hill on Friday, he emphasised the need for government institutions to work with a people-centric approach.
The Chief Minister highlighted the government’s aim to make public hospitals as hygienic and well-maintained as private ones, ensuring quality medical facilities are accessible to all. "We are striving to create a system where even the wealthy and politicians like us feel comfortable visiting government hospitals," he said.
He also noted that RGUHS, announced in the previous budget, is Asia’s largest health sciences university, with over 3.5 lakh medical students. The institution is expected to play a pivotal role in producing skilled medical professionals and providing high-quality healthcare services.
Siddaramaiah urged the university to focus on research to simplify healthcare services for the public and make top-notch medical services affordable for the underprivileged. He also encouraged medical graduates to remain in the healthcare sector and contribute to society instead of seeking opportunities elsewhere.
The CM informed that medical colleges have been directed to provide free healthcare services to BPL cardholders. He also expressed hope that the newly constructed regional office would maintain high standards of functionality and infrastructure.
RGUHS Vice-Chancellor Dr. M.K. Ramesh shared details about the advanced facilities planned for the regional centre, including an innovative simulation lab, a sports complex, an upgraded fitness centre, recreational amenities, air-conditioned auditoriums, and advanced research centres.
Speaker U.T. Khader, a guest of honour at the event, said that establishing the RGUHS regional centre had been a long-standing dream. He hoped it would become a source of pride for the coastal region.
Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharan Prakash Rudrappa Patil stated that the government is focused on decentralising authority, providing quality education, and enhancing skills for students. He noted that Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of medical colleges in the country and emphasised the government’s commitment to providing affordable healthcare to the underprivileged.
The event was attended by Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, MP Brijesh Chowta, MLAs Dr. Bharath Shetty, Vedavyas Kamath, Ashok Kumar Rai, Ivan D’Souza, Dr. Manjunath Bhandari, and others, along with senior officials, including Dr. Sujata Rathod, Dr. Triveni, and several members of the RGUHS senate.
The Chief Minister reiterated the necessity of establishing a government medical college in Dakshina Kannada despite the availability of quality healthcare in Mangaluru. "A government medical college for every district is my vision, and we are considering steps in this direction," he said.
Prof. Dr. UT Iftikhar Ali, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Health Protection Council, delivered the vote of thanks towards the end of the event.
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2nd PUC results announced: Udupi tops, Dakshina Kannada 2nd, Yadgir ranks last
Bengaluru: The results of the 2nd PUC Examination-1, held from March 1 to March 20, were announced today (April 8).
Addressing a press conference at the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board office, Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa stated that Sanjana Bai secured the top rank in the Arts stream. In the overall district-wise rankings, Udupi stood first, Dakshina Kannada came second, while Yadgir was ranked last.
Students can check their results on the official website https://karresults.nic.in after 1:30 PM.
