Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Inaugurates Docbrella, a Next-Gen Health Tech Platform in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, September 26, 2025: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao today inaugurated Docbrella, a next-generation health technology platform, at its launch event in Bengaluru. Positioned as a transformative step in India’s healthcare sector, the platform aims to make medical services transparent, affordable, and digitally accessible.
The event also featured Pranab Mohanty, Director General of Police (Internal Security & Cyber Command), Government of Karnataka, as Chief Speaker. He highlighted the importance of innovation and digital trust in strengthening the nation’s healthcare ecosystem.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Docbrella brings together every aspect of healthcare consultation under one roof. Today, many families take critical medical decisions without complete information, often leading to exploitation and unnecessary expenses. By securing patient data through AI and offering verified, transparent choices, Docbrella empowers people to make informed healthcare decisions. It is fitting that this initiative begins in Karnataka, India’s IT hub.”
Big Push for Digital Healthcare
Docbrella announced a ₹50 crore investment from its Chairman, Santosh Agrawal, a veteran of the healthcare industry. The platform plans to expand from Bengaluru to other cities, targeting 15–20% of India’s digitally active urban healthcare market by 2028.
The ecosystem offers:
Verified hospitals and doctor listings
Real-time comparison of treatment costs
AI-powered Medi-Locker for secure medical data storage
Predictive Health Insights for preventive care
A Transparency Module for doctor credentials and hospital pricing
Joydeep Biswas, Chief Growth Officer, Docbrella, noted that the Indian healthcare sector still faces issues such as lack of transparency, unverified providers, and fragmented data. “Our goal is to bridge this trust gap and make healthcare patient-centric,” he said.
Sweta Mahapatra, Board Member, Docbrella, added that the platform aims to build partnerships with over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare providers by the end of 2025, starting with Bengaluru.
With its launch, Docbrella aligns with Karnataka’s ambition to emerge as a national leader in healthcare innovation, bringing authentic, real-time medical information and personalized care insights to families across both urban and rural India.
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