Ayanur Residents Protest Closure of Community Health Centre Amid Infrastructure Development
Residents of Ayanur question decision to close well-equipped village Community Health Centre while staff quarters being built
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Residents of Ayanur village in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, are protesting the government's decision to close their well-equipped Community Health Centre (CHC). Despite ongoing construction of staff quarters costing ₹2.07 crore, locals demand the facility remain operational, launching protests starting April 22, 2026.
- 01The Community Health Centre (CHC) in Ayanur is well-equipped and spans 10 acres.
- 02The Karnataka government is constructing staff quarters for the CHC at a cost of ₹2.07 crore.
- 03Residents are questioning the closure decision given the existing infrastructure.
- 04Protests are set to begin on April 22, 2026.
- 05The community is demanding the government reverse its decision.
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Residents of Ayanur village in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, are voicing strong opposition to the government's decision to close their Community Health Centre (CHC), which is well-equipped and spans 10 acres. This facility, which has a capacity of 30 beds, is currently undergoing the construction of staff quarters at an estimated cost of ₹2.07 crore. Locals argue that the closure is unjustified given the robust infrastructure already in place. In response, they have organized a series of protests scheduled to begin on April 22, 2026, demanding that the government retract its decision and allow the CHC to continue serving the community.
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The closure of the CHC could significantly affect healthcare access for residents of Ayanur, leading to increased travel times for medical services.
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