Hassan District has one functioning NRC at HIMS and three at Taluk level

The question asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide details on the number, capacity, and staffing of Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRCs) in Hassan District, Karnataka, along with data on malnutrition prevalence, funding, and plans for expansion. The government responded with specific facility details, survey data, and financial figures.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Shri Shreyas M Patel; Answered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda).

What the government said

• One NRC is functioning at Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) with 20 beds and 5 staff members.
• Three functional Taluk-level NRCs are maintained at Arasikere, Belur, and Sakaleshpura.
• National Family Health Survey 5 (2019-21) data indicates 15.2% of children under 5 in Hassan District are wasted and 5.2% are severely wasted.
• SPIP approvals for Karnataka NRCs ranged from Rs 336.68 lakhs (2022-23) to Rs 449.72 lakhs (2025-26), with expenditures ranging from Rs 83.03 lakhs to Rs 274.51 lakhs over the same period.
• Approval was provided for the establishment of the NRC in Hassan District based on the State Government's proposal under the National Health Mission (NHM).
• Taluk-level NRCs have been approved for Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura, Alur, and Arakalagudu as per the State Budget Announcement for FY 2026-27.
• NHM guidelines support operational costs, human resources, equipment, and incentives for ASHAs for referral and follow-up.

Also in the document

• The answer states that expenditure figures are provisional and based on Financial Management Reports (FMRs) submitted by States/UTs.
• The government notes that inter-ministerial coordination for early identification is facilitated through the sharing of data via digital portals.