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Karnataka’s Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, also the Minister in charge of Hassan district, announced that the super-speciality hospital under construction in Hassan city could be operational within eight months if pending works are completed on schedule. He stated that the State cabinet had revised the estimate for the building by enhancing the allocation by another ₹9 crore. Approval for an additional ₹22 crore for oxygen lining, electrical work and a few equipment is expected soon. A third phase will involve staff recruitment. The minister also addressed allegations of misuse of funds related to the Prime Minister Awaz Yojana housing scheme, promising action against those responsible. During his visit, he addressed public grievances.

**News Article:**

**Hassan Super-Speciality Hospital Could Open in Eight Months, Minister Says**

**Shivamogga, September 6, 2025** – The long-awaited super-speciality hospital in Hassan city is on track to become operational within the next eight months, according to Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. During an inspection of the construction site on Saturday, Mr. Byre Gowda, who also serves as the Minister in charge of Hassan district, informed reporters that the State cabinet has approved an additional ₹9 crore for the project.

“In the first phase, the building will be completed. In the later stages, to make the hospital operational, we need to have trauma care and cardio facilities in place. Within another one and a half months, we will get approval for an additional ₹22 crore for oxygen lining, electrical work and a few equipment. After that, we will take a decision on the cath lab,” he said.

Representatives of various pro-people organizations in Hassan had been demanding the completion of the construction of the hospital since the last few months.

He further stated that the government would soon seek approval for the third phase, which involves the recruitment of necessary medical and support staff. “If all these procedures complete in a fast pace, we can make the hospital operational within the next eight months,” he stated.

The Minister also addressed concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the allocation of houses under the Prime Minister Awaz Yojana. He assured the public that the government would take swift action against those found guilty of misusing funds. “The money has been misused. The amount has been diverted to accounts of non-beneficiaries. It is no less than robbery. The district nodal officer is said to be the main accused in the case. We will take action against the erring officials,” he stated.

During his visit, Mr. Byre Gowda listened to public grievances and directed officials to address the complaints promptly.

Several local legislators and officials were present during the Minister’s visit, including K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, C.N. Balakrishna, K.S. Lathakumari, P. Mohammed Sujeetha, and B.R. Poornima.

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