New Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres approved in four taluks of the district

NEW NUTRITION REHABILITATION CENTRES APPORVED IN FOUR TALUKS OF TH DIST

Hassan: in a major step towards improving the health and nutrition of children in the district, MP Shreyas M. Patel said that the establishment of new Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRC) in four taluks of Hassan district has been approved.

The central government has replied to a question raised by him in Parliament. He said that approval has been given to set up new NRC centres in Arsikere, Belur, Sakleshpur and Arakkalgud taluks as announced in the state budget for 2026-27

A 20-bed Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre is already functioning at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Hassan. Now, with more centres being opened in four talukas of the district, malnourished children in rural areas will get the necessary treatment and nutrition services locally, he said.

NRC centres will play a vital role in providing nutritious food, medical care and continuous health monitoring to malnourished children. The MP said that these centres will help in their healthy development by strengthening their health.

The health of our children is our future. He said that my efforts will continue to ensure good nutrition, health and a secure future for every child of Hassan.

Continuous efforts for the comprehensive development of Hassanambe Temple: He also said that the attention of the central government has been drawn to the development of necessary infrastructure and facilities for the devotees at the Hassanambe Temple, the presiding deity of Hassan.

He said that he had recently questioned the Central Government in the Lok Sabha about the development of the Hasanamba Temple and the necessary facilities for the devotees. Currently, the Hasanamba Temple is not in the list of centrally protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Also, the Centre has replied that no project related to the temple is currently under consideration under the Prasad scheme.

The MP said that considering the religious, cultural and historical importance of the Hasanamba Temple and the increasing number of devotees every year, there is a need to take steps for the comprehensive development of the temple.

In this context, Shreyas said that his efforts will continue to be made to provide the necessary funds under the PRASHAD scheme by submitting a suitable proposal from the Karnataka government to the Central Government. He said that his aim is to provide good infrastructure and necessary facilities to the devotees visiting the temple and also to promote religious tourism in Hassan. He also assured that efforts will be made to further introduce the cultural and historical importance of Hassan at the national level.