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Health
Assam Approves ₹600 Crore Proton Beam Therapy Unit for Cancer Care
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:33 AM
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The Assam government has sanctioned a ₹600 crore proton beam therapy unit to enhance cancer treatment facilities in the state, announced by Chief Minister Sarma.
The Assam government has approved a ₹600 crore investment in a proton beam therapy unit, a cutting‑edge technology that delivers precise radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Chief Minister Sarma announced the decision in a statement, emphasizing the state’s commitment to improving cancer care.
Proton beam therapy is considered one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment, offering better outcomes for patients with complex or hard‑to‑treat cancers. The new unit is expected to serve patients across Assam and potentially attract referrals from neighboring states.
The project will be implemented through a public‑private partnership, with the state government providing land and infrastructure support. Detailed timelines and operational plans are yet to be released, but officials anticipate the facility to become operational within the next few years.
Health experts in Assam view the approval as a significant step toward reducing the burden of cancer on the population and aligning the state with national healthcare development goals.
Proton beam therapy is considered one of the most advanced forms of radiation treatment, offering better outcomes for patients with complex or hard‑to‑treat cancers. The new unit is expected to serve patients across Assam and potentially attract referrals from neighboring states.
The project will be implemented through a public‑private partnership, with the state government providing land and infrastructure support. Detailed timelines and operational plans are yet to be released, but officials anticipate the facility to become operational within the next few years.
Health experts in Assam view the approval as a significant step toward reducing the burden of cancer on the population and aligning the state with national healthcare development goals.