The 30-bed CHC, spread across 10 acres of land, is well-equipped with all essential infrastructure and medical facilities. Notably, the government had recently begun constructing staff quarters for the centre at an estimated cost of ₹2.07 crore. Locals are questioning the rationale behind the closure when the facility already has robust infrastructure in place. | Photo Credit: Photo for representation only Residents of Ayanur village in Shivamogga taluk have strongly opposed the decision of the government of Karnataka to close the Community Health Centre (CHC) in their village. They have resolved to launch a series of protests starting April 22, demanding that the government immediately withdraw the decision and allow the facility to continue functioning. Published – April 21, 2026 02:31 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Heavy vehicles barred on NH-948 ghat stretch for poll logistics in Erode Hatsun loses cases against Patanjali over Aarogya biscuits