Karnataka

WHO to Document Karnataka’s Asha Kirana Eye Care Initiative as Global Model July 3, 2025 The World Health Organisation has proposed to independently document Karnataka’s ‘Asha Kirana’ initiative, a doorstep eye care program, as a global model for people-centered eye health. WHO praised its alignment with international best practices and plans to assess the program using its standard evaluation tools.

K’taka Mandates ePortal Updates for All Medical Equipment in Govt Hospitals June 25, 2025 The Karnataka government has mandated that all state-run healthcare institutions upload medical equipment details on the eProcurement portal. Hospitals must also report faulty devices and request new equipment through this digital system.

K’taka to Roll Out Mobile-Based Attendance System in Health Facilities June 18, 2025 Starting July 1, Karnataka will implement a mobile-based attendance system across all public health facilities. The new system will use smartphones for Aadhaar-linked facial recognition and geo-tagging. This shift aims to enhance flexibility and reduce costs tied to hardware-based biometric systems.

K'taka Revamps Expert Panels to Standardize Healthcare Package Rates, Private Hospital Norms June 17, 2025 The Karnataka government has reconstituted two expert panels to bring uniformity in healthcare pricing and private hospital norms.The panel will update norms for private medical establishments covering infrastructure, staffing, and qualification standards in line with the Karnataka Private Medical Institutions (Amendment) Act.

K’taka & the Netherlands Partner to Advance AI-Driven Healthtech in Public Hospitals April 3, 2025 Karnataka, in partnership with the Netherlands, is accelerating the adoption of AI-driven healthcare technologies in government hospitals to enhance patient care and streamline medical services.

Netherlands Considers Karnataka's Digital Health Approach For Adoption March 28, 2025 The Netherlands government has entered into a strategic partnership with Karnataka for advanced digital health solutions, including AI-powered technologies, telemedicine, and remote monitoring systems.

New Multispecialty Hospital to Boost Healthcare Access in K'taka: Minister Gundu Rao March 16, 2025 In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services, the Karnataka government has announced a new 100-bed multispecialty hospital. The project is currently under construction in Sarvajna Nagar. Recently. Energy Minister K J George and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inspected the project's progress in HRBR Layout.

Karnataka’s KWIN City to Become a Global Healthcare & Innovation Hub February 13, 2025 Karnataka’s KWIN City is on track to become a global healthcare hub, signing MoUs with international universities to drive innovation, research, and advanced medical education.

Karnataka Govt to Launch Cashless Medical Scheme for Transport Employees January 2, 2025 Employees of Karnataka RTCs will soon benefit from a cashless medical scheme, providing seamless access to healthcare services and ensuring financial ease during medical emergencies.

AP Ministers Visit Kolar to Study Tata Digital Nerve Centre's Healthcare Impact December 17, 2024 The Andhra Pradesh government plans to integrate healthcare initiatives inspired by Tata DiNC, aiming to enhance medical infrastructure, innovation, and service delivery in the state.

Karnataka & New Jersey Partner to Advance AI, Healthcare, & Biotechnology Innovations December 11, 2024 The Karnataka government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the New Jersey Department of State, USA, to strengthen cooperation in healthcare, biotech, deep technology, life sciences, and startup innovation.

K’taka Unveils Major Initiatives to Boost IT-BT Sector with Global Innovation Districts November 21, 2024 Karnataka is bolstering its IT-BT sector by leveraging regional workforce expertise and infrastructure strengths to drive growth and innovation.