Maharashtra Govt to set up medical cyclotron project in Nagpur to elevate cancer research
The Maharashtra government has approved a ₹300 crore High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur to improve cancer research and treatment. The facility aims to serve as a regional hub for radioisotopes, reducing reliance on other major cities.
Why it matters
This infrastructure investment is intended to decentralize advanced medical care and improve accessibility to cancer diagnostics in Central India.
The Maharashtra government, in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), approved the establishment of the High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur to elevate the cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research in the State, with a provision of ₹300 crore, to be implemented through “Mahacare” (Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundation)
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