Amit Shah Visits JGMM Medical College and KLE Hospital Campus in Hubballi

Hubballi, Karnataka: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the campus of JGMM Medical College and KLE Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Hubballi, highlighting the institution’s contribution to medical education and healthcare.

Sharing details of the visit, Shah noted KLE’s long history of service in the education and healthcare sectors and highlighted the expanded medical infrastructure created at its Hubballi campus.

New Facility Offers 250 MBBS Seats

The new medical facility has an annual intake capacity of 250 MBBS students, significantly expanding medical education opportunities in the region.

The campus is part of KLE’s continuing expansion in healthcare education and clinical services in Karnataka, particularly in the northern part of the state.

1,200-Bed Hospital to Expand Healthcare Access

The associated hospital has a capacity of 1,200 beds, providing a substantial addition to the healthcare infrastructure available in Hubballi and surrounding areas.

Of the total capacity, 300 beds have been earmarked for economically disadvantaged patients, with the institution aiming to make advanced medical treatment more accessible to people from weaker financial backgrounds.

KLE Marks More Than a Century of Service

KLE has been active in the fields of education and healthcare for more than 110 years. Its network today includes educational institutions, medical colleges and hospitals offering teaching, research and patient-care services.

Shah described the new Hubballi facility as an important addition to efforts aimed at expanding high-quality healthcare services across Karnataka.

The development is also expected to strengthen medical training, clinical research and specialised healthcare services for patients from Hubballi-Dharwad and neighbouring districts.