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K.R. Hospital in Mysuru is set to begin construction of a new Centenary OPD Complex after the Mysuru Medical College and Research Centre (MMCRI) completed land transfer formalities. This flagship project, allocated ₹75 crore in the 2024 State Budget, aims to centralize all outpatient services under one roof, easing congestion and improving patient convenience. The complex, expected to be ready in 18 months, will consolidate services currently scattered across the campus. The hospital, which caters to a high volume of patients, hopes the new facility will streamline services and allow for repurposing of existing space for other medical facilities. Construction of an IVF facility at Cheluvamba Hospital is also progressing.

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Mysuru’s K.R. Hospital Set to Begin Construction on Centenary OPD Complex

MYSURU, December 11, 2025 – K.R. Hospital in Mysuru is poised for a significant upgrade with the imminent commencement of construction on its Centenary Outpatient Department (OPD) Complex. The Mysuru Medical College and Research Centre (MMCRI) has finalized the land transfer to the Karnataka Health System Reform and Development Project (KHSRDP), paving the way for the much-anticipated project.

The new complex, a cornerstone of MMCRI’s centenary celebrations, aims to centralize all outpatient services under one roof. “All outpatient services will come under one building. This will ease congestion on the hospital campus and benefit patients, who can access services under one roof,” stated MMCRI Dean and Director Dr. K.R. Dakshayani. The site, previously occupied by special wards and a rose garden, has been cleared and construction is slated to take approximately 18 months.

The need for the centralized OPD arose from the hospital’s consistently high patient volume, currently exceeding 2,000 outpatients daily. The new facility will consolidate diagnostic labs with outpatient services, streamlining the patient experience. The project received a significant boost in 2024 when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah allocated ₹75 crore in the State Budget.

K.R. Hospital serves over 900,000 outpatients annually, one of the highest numbers for any state-run hospital in Karnataka. The new facility is expected to alleviate pressure on the existing infrastructure and free up space for expansion of other medical services.

In related news, Dr. Dakshayani announced that construction of the IVF facility at Cheluvamba Hospital is 75% complete. The project, costing an estimated ₹2.9 crore, will be only the second such center in the state.

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