GUWAHATI: The Assam government has approved a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Assam, Tata Education & Development Trusts (TEDT), and the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) for world-class cancer care for the patients in the state. This decision was made during the state cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, July 3.
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The new MoU replaces the previous agreement, which expired on February 2, 2023. Additionally, the separate entity of ACCF was formed after the initial MoU was signed, necessitating a fresh agreement.
Under this MoU, a total of 17 hospitals will be included, with 9 already operational and 8 in various stages of development in Diphu, Dhubri, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, Nagaon, Golaghat, Nalbari, and Goalpara.
The entire project has a projected cost of ₹3,983 crore, with the Government of Assam contributing ₹2,803 crore and TEDT providing the remaining ₹1,180 crore. This collaboration aims to ensure that patients continue to receive cancer treatment at affordable prices in these centers.
