100-bed Jayadeva Cardiac Care Centre proposed for Mandya; Committee to visit district on Nov 12 for inspection

The Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) hospital on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway in Mandya district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A Committee of experts constituted by Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, will be visiting Mandya on November 12 to examine the feasibility of setting up a 100-bed sub centre of the cardiology care centre in town.The Committee is expected to visit Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) for an inspection of the proposed site and assess the availability of the necessary infrastructure for the cardiology care facility.MLa Ravi Ganiga’s representationThe visit of the Committee follows a representation submitted by Mandya MLA P. Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeking the establishment of a sub-centre of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mandya.In his representation, the MLA had urged the government to establish the Jayadeva Hospital sub-centre in the interest of the health of people in Mandya district and to ensure access to quality cardiac treatment locally.Hundreds of patients from different taluks of Mandya district visit the town every day for medical treatment, particularly for heart-related ailments that require emergency and advanced medical care.However, owing to the lack of specialised cardiac care facilities, many patients are forced to depend on hospitals in Mysuru or Bengaluru for advanced treatment. Travelling to distant hospitals during medical emergencies causes considerable financial and emotional distress to patients and their families.The Chief Minister responded positively to the MLA’s request and directed the officials concerned to initiate necessary steps. Following up on the CMs directive, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr. B Dinesh constituted a five-member committee of the Institute comprising Chief Administrative Officer S. Nagaraju, Project Engineer Santosh, Nursing Superintendents Umadevi and Shivamma, besides Chief Cath Lab Technician Padmaja.Committee to asses existing infra, amenitiesAccording to a letter written by Dr. Dinesh to Dr. P Narasimhaswamy, Director of MIMS, Mandya, the committee will be visiting Mandya on November 12 to examine the proposal for establishing a 100-bed sub center of Jayadeva Hospital in the town.Dr. Dinesh has requested the Director of MIMS, through the letter, to extend the necessary cooperation and make the required arrangements during the committee’s visit. The Committee is expected to assess the existing infrastructure, building facilities, medical amenities and other requirements for commencing operations at the proposed sub-centre.Following the inspection, the committee will submit its observations and recommendations, based on which further steps will be initiated towards establishing the facility, according to an official statement here.The establishment of the sub-centre is expected to reduce the dependence of people in Mandya on hospitals in distant cities for treatment of heart-related ailments, the statement pointed out.“Besides ensuring timely treatment for cardiac emergencies, including heart attacks, the facility is expected to improve access to healthcare for economically weaker and middle-class families”, the statement said. Published - November 09, 2026 02:32 pm IST