RGUHS Plans 900-Bed High-Tech Hospital at Ramanagara Campus The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has approved the construction of a 900-bed, high-tech hospital at its new campus in Ramanagara, Karnataka. This decision, made by the university’s Senate and Syndicate, aims to establish a dedicated facility for clinical training and practice. The project is part of a broader initiative to expand medical education and healthcare infrastructure in the region. The university has submitted a detailed proposal to the state government for approval to begin construction, with plans to integrate the hospital into its academic framework. RGUHS Vice-Chancellor BC Bhagavan emphasized that the hospital is essential for clinical training, stating that the university’s proposal to the National Medical Commission (NMC) includes establishing a new government medical college in Ramanagara. He explained that the hospital is a mandatory component of the medical college’s infrastructure, as per regulatory requirements. The master plan for the hospital, which includes advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities, has been prepared and forwarded to the state government for final approval. The new RGUHS campus, located near Archakarahalli in Ramanagara, is currently under development at a cost of approximately ₹600 crore. Originally, the campus was designed to house medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing colleges, along with a 250-bed super-specialty hospital and a 750-bed high-tech hospital. However, the state government revised the plan, approving only the medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing colleges, while dropping the high-tech hospital component. Despite this change, the state government has since decided to open a new government medical college in Ramanagara, utilizing the existing district hospital.#national_medical_commission #rguhs #ramanagara #bc_bhagavan #cn_manjunath
RGUHS Proposes Construction of 900-Bed Hi-Tech Hospital on Ramanagara Campus Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has resolved to construct a 900-bed high-tech hospital for clinical training on its new campus in Ramanagara, as confirmed by its senate and syndicate. The university has submitted a detailed proposal to the State government, awaiting approval to proceed with the project. Vice-Chancellor B.C. Bhagwan emphasized that the decision stems from the need for an independent hospital to support medical students’ clinical practice, stating that the existing district and taluk hospitals in Ramanagara lack sufficient beds for expanded training. The project, part of a larger campus development near Archakarahalli in Ramanagara, was initially planned to include medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing colleges alongside two hospitals—a 250-bed super specialty facility and a 750-bed hi-tech hospital. However, the government initially approved only the colleges and smaller hospitals, excluding the 750-bed facility. This decision led to the revival of the hi-tech hospital proposal after objections from C.N. Manjunath, a cardiologist and MP for Bengaluru Rural, who raised concerns about the plan in January 2026. Following his objection, the university’s senate and syndicate approved the hospital construction. The RGUHS campus, spanning 216 acres, has faced delays in completion. While 70% of the work is already done, the project missed its original deadline of March-April 2026. Dr. Bhagwan noted that the administration and medical college blocks will be handed over by November 2026, allowing the university to relocate to Ramanagara. The hospital’s construction is now tied to the campus’s phased completion, with the university prioritizing the hospital to meet the growing demand for clinical training.#rguhs #ramanagara #archakarahalli #b_c_bhagwan #c_n_manjunath
