Karnataka: directorate seeks fund allocation of Rs 2,000 crore in state budget
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Karnataka: considering the rise in the number of government medical colleges in the state, the Directorate of Medical Education is seeking a higher allocation in the coming state budget.
The reason cited for an increase in allotment of funds from the current Rs 600 crore to Rs 2,000 crore is to meet the increasing expectation of delivery in the public health sector. There is also a need to add-up facilities, equipment and more.
The state is also set to witness setting up of six new medical colleges, if it receives an MCI nod. This will take the total tally to 22. The proposed sites for six new colleges are Chickballapur, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Chikkamagaluru, Bagalkot and another in north Karnataka.
Sources have further implied on the details of the increase in fund allocation stating that for additional facilities, improving and developing existing infrastructure there is more requirement of funds. This is being sought separately by the directorate. Expenditure on salaries, drugs, food and other essentials in colleges and hospitals will continue to be borne by the government.
The reason cited for an increase in allotment of funds from the current Rs 600 crore to Rs 2,000 crore is to meet the increasing expectation of delivery in the public health sector. There is also a need to add-up facilities, equipment and more.
The state is also set to witness setting up of six new medical colleges, if it receives an MCI nod. This will take the total tally to 22. The proposed sites for six new colleges are Chickballapur, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Chikkamagaluru, Bagalkot and another in north Karnataka.
Sources have further implied on the details of the increase in fund allocation stating that for additional facilities, improving and developing existing infrastructure there is more requirement of funds. This is being sought separately by the directorate. Expenditure on salaries, drugs, food and other essentials in colleges and hospitals will continue to be borne by the government.
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