Women's Commission Chief Flags Doctor Shortage at Kagawad Taluk Hospital and Bus Stand Gaps

Karnataka State Women’s Commission Chairperson Dr. Nagalakshmi Chaudhary visited Kagawad taluk on September 7, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive review of public health, safety, and civic amenities affecting women and local residents. During her visit, she convened a public grievance meeting at the Mallikarjuna Educational Institution hall in Kagawad, listening directly to issues raised by citizens in the presence of local administration officials. A major concern highlighted during the inspection was the critical shortage of medical staff at Kagawad Taluk Hospital. Dr. Chaudhary noted that the lack of adequate doctors and healthcare infrastructure severely hampers medical care for women and families across the taluk. Additionally, residents brought up significant shortcomings at the Kagawad bus stand, including an absence of clean drinking water, locked toilet facilities, and insufficient bus services for school students. Dr. Chaudhary immediately contacted the KSRTC depot manager in Athani to demand swift action, which resulted in drinking water arrangements being restored at the bus stand shortly thereafter. The review underscores the pressing need for public healthcare staff recruitment and improved civic infrastructure in Kagawad taluk. For local residents, the Women's Commission's direct intervention holds officials accountable, bringing urgent attention to healthcare staff vacancies and basic transport amenities that directly impact daily life in Kagawad.