India, May 6 -- By Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.G. Vombatkere

The Government of Karnataka is proposing to construct a NIMHANS-model Hospital Complex to serve the people of Mysuru, Mandya and Kodagu districts. Media reports indicate that the site selected for this Project is in Survey Nos. 8, 60 and 68 of Gudumadanahalli village in Varuna Hobli, Mysuru Taluk.

A NIMHANS-model Hospital is prima facie a good idea, so news of residents' protest against this project prompted a visit to Gudumadanahalli to understand their point of view.

Meeting and interacting with residents of Gudumadanahalli revealed their reasons for opposing the selection of the project site. They suggested 'kharab' land or 'gomala' land or land already converted for industrial or...