BHIO doctors and BRBNMPL officials at the inauguration of bone marrow transplant facility at BHIO, Mysuru on Monday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO) inaugurated a bone marrow transplant (BMT) facility here on Monday. This state-of-the-art facility, set up at BHIO in Hebbal here, has been sponsored by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran (P) Limited (BRBNMPL), Mysuru, under its CSR initiative.
The facility was formally inaugurated by Kumar Rakesh Gupta, Senior General Manager, BRBNMPL and BS Ajaikumar, Chairman, BHIO.
Dr. Ajaikumar described the launch as significant for cancer treatment in Mysuru. He said the new unit adheres to strict international standards of sterility and infection control, ensuring the highest level of patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Dr. Ajaikumar expressed his gratitude to BRBNMPL and termed the project as one of the most significant CSR collaborations.
Mr. Kumar Rakesh Gupta said that the CSR philosophy of the organization focuses on creating sustainable and long-term social impact. Highlighting the urgent need for BMT facility in Mysuru, he said BRBNMPL has sanctioned Rs 1.70 crore for the project. The facility will ensure that life-saving treatment is available to people in need and also closer to their homes, he added.
Doctors from BHIO, K. Dinakar, CEO, BRBNMPL, Dinesh Kumar Anand, CEO, BRBNMPL, Mohit Agarwal and others were present.
Published – 09 Feb 2026 20:30 IST
