Overview The Minister for Medical Education, Sharan Prakash Patil , announced that the State government is planning to establish cancer and superspeciality hospitals in each district. This initiative aims to extend universal health coverage to all citizens. The announcement was made after laying the foundation stone for the Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Unit in Raichur . Key Developments Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Unit The Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Unit is being constructed on the grounds of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital , which falls under the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) . The project is estimated to cost ₹20 crore and will provide cancer treatment to patients in the region. Location: Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Raichur Cost: ₹20 crore Purpose: Cancer treatment for patients Government Initiatives The government has announced a trauma care centre and a cancer unit for Raichur district in the budget. The trauma care centre has already been constructed, and the foundation stone for the cancer treatment unit has now been laid. This reflects the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises. Budget Allocation: Trauma care centre and cancer unit for Raichur Commitment: Fulfilling promises related to healthcare infrastructure Infrastructure Development In addition to the cancer unit, a hostel for girl students of B.Sc Nursing was dedicated. The hostel was built at a cost of ₹450 lakh , further enhancing the infrastructure for medical education in the region. Project: Hostel for B.Sc Nursing girl students Cost: ₹450 lakh Statements from Officials Minister for Minor Irrigation N.S. Boseraju stated that the government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah , is strengthening the health sector by establishing new hospitals. He acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Patil in establishing the cancer hospital in Raichur and urged people to utilize the facility. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to GS2 (Health, Government Policies) and GS3 (Infrastructure) . The government's initiative to establish cancer and superspeciality hospitals aligns with the goal of achieving universal health coverage . The development of healthcare infrastructure in rural areas is crucial for addressing regional disparities in access to healthcare. Important Facts The State government plans to establish cancer and superspeciality hospitals in each district. The Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Unit in Raichur is being built at a cost of ₹20 crore . A trauma care centre and a cancer unit were announced for Raichur in the budget. A hostel for B.Sc Nursing girl students was built at a cost of ₹450 lakh . The Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Unit is located at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital under RIMS .