State-of-the-art facility sponsored by BRBNMPL under its CSR initiative
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s first-ever Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit was launched at Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO – Bharath Cancer Hospital) yesterday bringing advanced haematology and oncology services closer to patients.
The state-of-the-art facility, established at BHIO in Hebbal, is sponsored by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran (P) Limited (BRBNMPL), Mysuru, under its CSR initiative.
Until now, patients from Mysuru and surrounding districts had to travel to Bengaluru for BMT procedures, often facing high treatment costs, prolonged waiting periods and significant emotional and logistical strain.
The BMT Unit was inaugurated by Kumar Rakesh Gupta, Senior General Manager of BRBNMPL and Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Chairman of BHIO.
Bone Marrow Transplantation is a highly specialised, life-saving procedure in which damaged or diseased blood-forming stem cells are replaced with healthy ones from the patient or a compatible donor. It is a critical treatment option for patients with blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, as well as select genetic and immune-related disorders.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ajaikumar said that the new unit adheres to stringent international standards of sterility and infection control, ensuring the highest levels of patient safety and clinical outcomes.
“With this BMT Unit, BHIO now stands shoulder to shoulder with leading global cancer centres. Patients here will receive the same quality of care available in the most advanced countries,” he added besides stating that the facility would greatly reduce the financial and emotional burden on families.
Dr. Ajaikumar also expressed gratitude to the BRBNMPL, calling the project one of the most significant CSR collaborations.
Kumar Rakesh Gupta of BRBNMPL, who also spoke, said the organisation’s CSR philosophy focuses on creating sustainable, long-term social impact rather than charity alone.
He noted that Bharath Cancer Hospital was chosen for its credibility, proven capability and long-standing trust in society.
Highlighting the acute need for a BMT facility in Mysuru, he said the BRBNMPL approved Rs 1.70 crore for the project.
With the launch of this first-of-its-kind facility, BHIO has ushered in a new era of comprehensive and advanced cancer care in Mysuru, ensuring that critical, life-saving treatment is now accessible for needy people and also closer to home.
Dr. Y.S. Madhavi, Chief Radiation Oncologist and Medical Superintendent; Dr. C.B. Avinash, Chief Medical Oncologist at BHIO; Dr. Nataraj, Consultant Haemato Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician; Dr. K.N. Santosh Kumar, Consultant Haemato Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician; Dr. G.H. Abhilash, Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist; Dr. Sowmya, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist; Gowtham Dhamerla, COO at BHIO; K. Dinakar, BRBNMPL General Manager; Dinesh Kumar Anand, BRBNMPL General Manager; Mohit Agarwal, BRBNMPL Manager and M.P. Ravi, Process Assistant at BRBNMPL, were present during the launch.
This post was published on February 10, 2026 6:33 pm