Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti is ramping up its campaign for an AIIMS in Raichur,citing urgent healthcare gaps . A memo went to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a group led by founder-president Lakshman Dasti,handed over Mohammad Ikram Shariff.
Raichur,one of Kalyana Karnataka's most underdeveloped districts, has pushed for top-tier medical facilities. Samiti stressed that even with special status under Article 371(J), medical infrastructure remains insufficient . They say development issues and healthcare needs make Raichur ideal for AIIMS .
Activists and groups have long fought for this, with protests and an ongoing indefinite satyagraha underscoring demands . Memo also cited past efforts by local officials appealing to Union government, with delegations of Ministers,MPs,MLAs pushing for AIIMS approval.
State government backs project,asking Centre to focus on Raichur for this essential facility . Samiti,frustrated by slow progress,noted Kalyana Karnataka lags in infrastructure,despite special status. Dasti called on Union to ensure balanced regional growth by green-lighting AIIMS for Raichur…
