Cabinet approves taking over of Dr.
B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati by Department of Atomic energy
Tata Memorial Centre to manage
the administrative control
166 posts in Medical, Para
medical and support positions to be created
The Union Cabinet chaired by the
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following:
(i) Taking over Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute,
Guwahati by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and bringing it under the
administrative control of Tata Memorial Centre, an Aided institution of DAE;
(ii) Augmentation
of additional manpower of 166 posts in medical, paramedical and support
positions.
The decision comes in the wake
of the increasing instances of cancer, limited cancer treatment facilities and the
need for a hospital support to carry out further research in North Eastern
Region.
The approximate non-recurring
expenditure for strengthening of institute is estimated at Rs. 150 crore and
annual recurring expenditure is estimated at Rs. 45- 50 crore.
Background:
Borooah Cancer Institute was
established in 1974 in Guwahati with the aim and objective of investigation,
diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the North Eastern region of India by a
voluntary organization. Government of Assam took over the institute with all
its assets and liabilities in 1986 and entered into a tripartite agreement with
the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and North Eastern Council for management
of the institute. The institute is presently a 209 bedded hospital with 8
bedded ICU.
Tata Memorial hospital under DAE
is a premier research institution in the field of cancer research and
treatment. TMC under the aegis of DAE has been extending financial and
technical support to the institute since 1989. Chief Minister of Assam in
October 2013 had proposed that DAE should take over the institute to develop it
as a center for excellence for cancer treatment, education and research for the
entire North East.
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