ONGC promises ₹36.6 crore aid for cancer treatment equipment in Kakinada Government hospital
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has permitted the installation of a radiotherapy bunker in the cancer block of GGH-Kakinada, said Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced a financial commitment of ₹36.6 crore to aid cancer treatment equipment in the Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kakinada city. This pledge is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at providing radiotherapy for patients from the Godavari and Visakhapatnam regions.
The Indian Red Cross is funding a separate ₹7 crore to build an exclusive cancer block at the GGH-Kakinada. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan confirmed the news in a press release, highlighting the ONGC's contribution of ₹36.6 crore towards the acquisition of a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine for radiotherapy. He also mentioned the construction of a mobile cancer screening vehicle worth ₹3.5 crore, which will be launched soon by the GGH-Kakinada.
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for the installation of a radiotherapy bunker within the cancer block, where the LINAC machine will be housed for cancer treatment. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan expressed gratitude to ONGC Chairman Arun Kumar Singh for his support in providing the necessary infrastructure for cancer treatment in Kakinada city.
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