Bengaluru took a significant step towards strengthening its position as a healthcare destination with the inauguration of SPARSH Group of Hospitals’ new 300-bed quaternary care facility on Hennur Road. The launch event saw the participation of senior ministers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
The hospital was inaugurated by Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka. Key dignitaries present included Jagadguru Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswami of Suttur Math; SS Mallikarjun, Minister of Mines & Geology and Horticulture; Basavaraj Bommai, Member of Parliament and Former Chief Minister; Justice Shivaraj V Patil, Former Supreme Court Judge; Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa, MLA; and BA Basavaraja, MLA from KR Puram.
Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, stated that India is emerging as a preferred destination for global healthcare seekers, with Bengaluru playing a pivotal role. “The world is looking at India—and Karnataka—as a healthcare destination. Our doctors are globally respected for their expertise and ethics. With Bengaluru’s technological ecosystem and the rise of cutting-edge facilities like SPARSH Hennur, we are creating the ideal environment for medical innovation and global patient care. We’re also working to establish platforms to attract international patients and create a robust medical tourism ecosystem,” he said.
He added that Karnataka now holds the highest number of medical seats in India, surpassing Tamil Nadu, and is making considerable investments in super-speciality hospitals and cancer centres across the state.
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, while inaugurating the hospital, remarked on the need for enhanced infrastructure and investment. “Karnataka needs more hospitals and greater investment in the healthcare sector—not just in numbers, but in the quality of care we deliver. The focus must be on advanced, patient-centric services that can truly save lives. We are now seeing super-speciality services becoming a reality even in government hospitals, which is a big step forward.”
He also emphasised the role of technology in public health. “What’s encouraging is that cutting-edge technologies—like robotics, artificial intelligence, and next-generation medical equipment—are no longer confined to private institutions or big cities. With time, these technologies become more affordable and accessible, and that’s a huge advantage for public health. We must wholeheartedly welcome such innovations and continue to support the growth of world-class healthcare infrastructure across both public and private sectors,” he said.
Dr Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman of SPARSH Group of Hospitals, shared the personal inspiration behind the new hospital. “Hennur is a growing neighbourhood that lacked access to high-end healthcare. My own experience navigating my father’s cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic made me realise how difficult it can be—even for those in the field—to bring everything together. That journey inspired me to make high-quality cancer treatment accessible to every family. SPARSH Hennur is our first dedicated step into cancer care, and we aim to extend the same excellence to every patient.”
The Hennur facility is equipped to provide specialised services in orthopaedics, neurosciences, cardiac sciences, oncology, organ transplants, and women and children’s health. It incorporates robotic-assisted surgeries, AI-based diagnostics, 3D printing, and real-time analytics.
The hospital is expected to generate over 2,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities and will contribute to academic medicine and research in the region. SPARSH Group plans to scale to nine hospitals with over 1,700 beds by the end of 2025.
