Aster DM Healthcare, one of India’s largest integrated healthcare providers, has invested ₹96 crore towards the expansion of its Women & Children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital.

With this expansion, Aster Whitefield’s bed capacity will increase from 380 to 539 beds. The dedicated 159-bed Aster Women & Children facility will feature specialised maternity care from the preconception stage to the birth of the baby.

The facility also will offer a range of services such as water birthing, advanced laparoscopic gynaecology services, a child development centre, foetal medicine and surgery unit, a level 3A NICU, fertility centre, neonatal & pediatric surgical services and a pediatric intensive care unit as well as high dependency unit (HDU).

The expanded facility was inaugurated by Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka and U.T. Khader, Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Government of Karnataka in the presence of U.T.Iftikhar Ali, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “As demand for high-quality maternal and pediatric care grows, it is essential to scale both capacity and capabilities. At Aster, we remain focused on expanding centres of excellence that deliver compassionate, world-class care. The expansion of our Women & Children facility at Whitefield reflects our commitment to advanced infrastructure and specialised expertise, ensuring comprehensive, end-to-end care for mothers and children under one roof, while setting new benchmarks in the region.”

Dinesh Gundu Rao, said, “The need for focused maternal and child healthcare facilities is growing rapidly in urban centres such as Bengaluru, where the demand for specialised and accessible healthcare continues to increase. Dedicated institutions like Aster Women and Children Hospital play an important role in strengthening healthcare delivery by bringing comprehensive obstetric and pediatric services under one roof. Such initiatives not only enhance access to quality care for mothers and children but also contribute significantly to improving maternal and child health outcomes. Strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure through such efforts supports the broader goal of building a healthier and more resilient society.”

The expansion at Aster Whitefield, builds on the upcoming 500-bed Yeshwantpur hospital and the 430-bed Sarjapur facility. In addition to its current portfolio, this will increase Aster’s total capacity in Karnataka to 2,573 beds, strengthening its regional footprint.

Published on April 13, 2026