In a significant step towards strengthening India’s cancer care infrastructure, NTPC Limited’s Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. The initiative, undertaken as part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, aims…
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India Expands Affordable Cancer Care Nationwide
The Government of India is undertaking a comprehensive, future-ready transformation of cancer care to ensure that quality treatment is accessible, affordable and closer to patients’ homes, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told Parliament on Thursday. Responding to multiple questions on the rising cancer burden, the Minister said the country is…
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SHANTI Bill 2025: India Modernises Nuclear Energy
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its passage in Parliament after approval by the Lok Sabha. The legislation aims to modernise India’s civilian nuclear energy framework while firmly safeguarding nuclear safety, national sovereignty and public…
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Nuclear Tech Delivers on Bhabha’s Vision, Says Singh
Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, told Parliament on Wednesday that India’s nuclear programme has realised the peaceful intent envisaged by Dr Homi Bhabha and is now delivering concrete welfare benefits. Speaking during Question Hour, Dr Singh highlighted advances in cancer care, community water…