(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to set up more cancer treatment institutes during the Tenth Five Year Plan; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise?
(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to set up more cancer treatment institutes during the Tenth Five Year Plan; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) No, Sir. The Government has not taken any decision to set up new cancer treatment institutes. However, under the present guidelines for National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) financial assistance is provided for recognition and strengthening of the Regional Cancer Centres (RCC) under the Scheme for Recognition of New RCCs and the Scheme for Strengthening of existing Regional Cancer Centres in the country. Similarly, Government Medical Colleges and Government hospitals in the country are provided financial assistance for Development of Oncology Wings.
(b) Not applicable.