Assam signs Rs 600 crore deal for India's first state-run proton therapy centre
With an investment of approximately Rs. 600 crore, the Centre will be India's first proton therapy facility to be established by a State Government. It will bring one of the world's most advanced forms of radiation-based cancer treatment closer to patients in the Northeast, while positioning Assam as a major hub for specialised cancer care.
Guwahati, Assam: The Assam Government and IBA Particle Therapy India Pvt. Ltd. have signed a landmark agreement worth approximately Rs. 600 crore to establish India's first state-run proton therapy centre in Guwahati. This marks a significant step towards improving cancer care in the Northeastern region, positioning Assam as a hub for specialized medical treatment.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his commitment to making advanced healthcare accessible to all citizens, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment without the need for long-distance travel. Proton therapy, a highly advanced form of radiation treatment, minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissues and is particularly beneficial for treating certain cancers in children whose developing organs are more sensitive to radiation.
The Centre, equipped with the ProteusONE system, will be staffed with trained professionals including doctors, medical physicists, and technicians, who will receive specialized training from IBA Particle Therapy India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in proton therapy technology.
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