Assam Government signs agreement worth Rs 600 crore for proton beam therapy centre in Guwahati
The state government of Assam has signed an agreement with IBA Particle Therapy India Pvt. Ltd. for establishing a Proton Beam Therapy Centre in Guwahati.
This agreement, worth Rs 600 crore, will mark India's first proton therapy facility to be established by a state government, to be located at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). The investment involves a Rs 315 crore World Bank loan and a Rs 285 crore state government contribution.
It is expected to be installed and operational within 3 years.
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