Karnataka launches a three-month pilot programme, ‘Ruthu Taare’, in Dakshina Kannada aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare for women aged 35 and above. The initiative focuses on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, with specialized services intended to address physical and related health needs.
According to the Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare Services and reporting by The Hindu, the programme is implemented through an order following an office memorandum. Times of India adds that the pilot includes dedicated clinics offering screenings beyond menopause-related concerns, including mental health, nutrition and non-communicable diseases, and that outcomes are monitored to guide any future expansion. Both The Hindu and Times of India also highlight actor Ramya’s involvement, with her support framed as championing women’s health. One outlet specifies that dedicated clinics are held every Wednesday, providing a detail on how services are delivered during the pilot.
