Ballari Super Speciality Hospital to be inaugurated in December: Sharan Prakash Patil

The 450-bed Super Speciality Hospital in Ballari will be inaugurated in December this year, announced Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Wednesday.

Speaking after inspecting the ongoing works at the hospital near Sudha Cross, Dr. Patil said the long-delayed project, first sanctioned in 2008 and revived in 2018, was now in its final stage.

“About 97% of the first phase and 96% of the second phase have been completed. All pending works, including electrical installations, must be completed by the end of November so that the hospital can be opened to the public in December,” he instructed officials.

The Minister said that advanced departments such as cardiology, plastic surgery, neurology, and dialysis units would soon become functional. He added that a 26-acre cancer hospital was also planned within the same campus, with the detailed project report (DPR) already prepared and awaiting approval.

Earlier in the day, Dr. Patil inaugurated the Incubation and Job Portal Centre of the Ballari District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BDCCI), stressing the need for skill-based education to complement academic learning. He also visited the Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC) near Radio Park and reviewed its facilities.

Principal Secretary for Medical Education Mohammad Mohsin, Director of Medical Education Sujata Rathod, Deputy Commissioner Nagendra Prasad K., and Zilla Panchayat CEO Mohammad Haris Sumair accompanied the Minister during his visit. (eom)