Health Update: Health Update: 124 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to come up in Dakshina Kannada: MP Brijesh Chowta – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta laid foundation stone for Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre (HWCs) coming up in Moodupadukodi in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada on March 7, 2026. This is among the 124 HWCs that will come up in the district.
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The Union Government has released ₹80 crore from the 15th Finance Commission Fund for setting up 124 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in Dakshina Kannada, according to MP Captain Brijesh Chowta.
The government has sanctioned ₹65 lakh for each HWC which will come up on 2,000 square foot area. The ground floor will have a clinic, kshema centre, a day care centre and a washroom. House of the medical officer of the HWC will be on the first floor.
Published – March 08, 2026 06:18 pm IST