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Infosys Foundation Pledges Rs 48 Crore for Rural Karnataka Maternal and Child Healthcare

A Rs 48 crore grant will upgrade Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital’s critical care infrastructure under a Prashanthi Balamandira Trust partnership that secures its operational funding.

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Overview

  • Infosys Foundation and UN-recognized Prashanthi Balamandira Trust formalized a Rs 48 crore grant to enhance maternal and child health services in rural Karnataka.
  • The funding will procure advanced obstetrics and gynecology equipment as well as upgrades for NICU, PICU, ICU, diagnostic radiology and operating theatres.
  • A designated portion of the grant ensures ongoing operational expenses are covered to maintain free healthcare services.
  • Sri Sathya Sai Sarla Memorial Hospital anticipates serving more than 8,000 underprivileged women and children annually.
  • As a teaching affiliate of SMSIMSR, the hospital will leverage the new facilities to train and upskill medical, nursing and allied health students.