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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Centre approves 300-bed polytrauma centre at NIMHANS north campus in Bengaluru
The Central government has approved the establishment of a 300-bed Polytrauma Centre and Postgraduate Institute at Kyalasanahalli in Bengaluru North, where the north campus of NIMHANS is coming up. The project to be taken up at a cost of ₹498 crore was awaiting approval for the last 11 years. In July last year, C.N. Manjunath, Bengaluru Rural MP, had submitted a concept note on the proposal for the 300-bed polytrauma centre to the Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, urging him to accord sanction at the earliest. According to the sanction letter dated June 27 by the Union Ministry of Finance, the Union Health Ministry should ensure optimisation of resources (manpower, infrastructure, supplies and medicines) as suggested by NITI Aayog in 2021, in its report titled 'Emergency and Injury Care at Secondary and Tertiary level Centres in India'. 'To optimise the resources of the polytrauma centre, the proposed facility should also cater to regular patients along with emergency cases,' the letter stated. Golden hour requirement 'Given that nearly 15% of deaths in India are due to road accidents and about 30% of accident victims suffer from multiple injuries, the need for a dedicated trauma facility is urgent. The ability to provide comprehensive, immediate care under one roof during the 'Golden Hour' can significantly improve survival rates and recovery outcomes,' he said. Pointing out that the polytrauma centre will serve as a crucial facility for the treatment of patients suffering from multiple and complex injuries, including those involving the head, brain, chest, abdomen and bones, the doctor-turned-politician said the Centre will play a vital role in addressing the growing shortage of hospital beds in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru, and will ensure faster, more efficient trauma care. Importantly, it will also include a postgraduate institute to train trauma care specialists. NIMHANS overcrowded 'The outpatient footfall at NIMHANS, the country's premier mental health institution, has increased from around 250 patients a day to 2,500 a day now. The hospital is always overcrowded and not able to cope with the load of patients. Because of space constraints and the non-availability of polytrauma services, critical patients are shifted from NIMHANS to other hospitals. Some of them die during transit,' he said. 'This will be the second polytrauma centre in India, after the Jayaprakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi, marking a significant expansion of India's trauma care infrastructure. Construction is set to be completed in 30 months,' Dr. Manjunath said. Although the State government had allotted 37 acres of land, and the above proposal has been approved by the governing body of the institution with many revisions and re-revisions, it was pending for almost 11 years, he said.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga Awareness Van Launched to Promote Healthy Living in Rural Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a bid to promote the benefits of yoga and meditation in rural areas, a mobile awareness campaign was launched in Bengaluru Rural district on Tuesday, ahead of the International Day of Yoga in June. It is stated that it is the first endeavour to launch a Yoga educator on wheels. The initiative, flagged off by Bengaluru Rural MP and noted cardiologist Dr. C.N. Manjunath, aims to raise awareness about lifestyle diseases and the role yoga can play in preventing and managing them. The campaign is organised by the Life Eternal Trust, Bengaluru, in association with the Sahaja Yoga Collective of Karnataka. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Manjunath said lifestyle-related illnesses account for over 60% of deaths in India and called for preventive healthcare measures rooted in traditional practices. 'Yoga is not merely a form of exercise. It is a holistic science that integrates the mind, body and soul,' he said. Dr. Manjunath described yoga and meditation as 'powerful tools' that can counteract the stress and pace of modern life, adding that such practices should be incorporated into daily routines to improve physical and mental well-being. The awareness van, inspired by the teachings of Sahaja Yoga founder Mataji Nirmala Devi, will travel across villages in Bengaluru Rural to offer free demonstrations and guidance. Organisers said the initiative is designed to bridge the urban-rural gap in awareness and access to yoga-based wellness. 'In urban areas, there is already growing awareness about yoga. But in rural areas, we still have a long way to go,' Dr. Manjunath noted. 'This mobile campaign will take the message of yoga directly to people's doorsteps.' Gurumurthy, an 83-year-old practitioner of Sahaja Yoga who addressed the gathering, said regular practice has kept him from ailments. 'Yoga is nature's medicine. I hope this van encourages more people in villages to try it.' The event was attended by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Chairman of Life Eternal Trust, as well as members of the Sahaja Yoga Collective from Bengaluru.
