Karnataka's Covid task force okays Rs. 1500 crore fund for upgradation of 149 taluk, 19 district hospitals
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In a welcome step, the Karnataka Covid task force has approved Rs. 1500 crore package to upgrade 149 taluk hospitals and 19 district hospitals in the state. The hospitals that will be upgraded will exclude the ones under BBMP. According to Deputy CM and State Covid task force head, Dr. CN Ashwatha Narayana, Rs. 800 crores of the fund will be used for infrastructure, and the remaining will be needed towards salary expenses.