Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute to be taken over by Department of Atomic Energy

Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute to be taken over by Department of Atomic Energy

Question: Tata Memorial Centre is an aided institution of…
(a) Department of Atomic Energy.
(b) AIIMS
(c) Fortis Group
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)

  • On June 7, 2017, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved taking over of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and bringing it under the administrative control of Tata Memorial Centre.
  • The cabinet also approved augmentation of additional manpower of 166 posts in medical, paramedical and support positions.
  • The decision comes in the wake of the increasing instances of cancer, limited cancer treatment facilities and the need for a hospital support to carry out further research in North Eastern Region.
  • The approximate non-recurring expenditure for strengthening of institute is estimated at Rs. 150 crore and annual recurring expenditure is estimated at Rs. 45- 50 crore.
  • Tata Memorial Centre is an aided institution of Department of Atomic Energy. Tata Memorial hospital is a premier research institution in the field of cancer research and treatment. TMC under the aegis of DAE has been extending financial and technical support to Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute since 1989.

Reference:
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