Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Maharashtra to Expand Cancer Treatment with New Policy
The Maharashtra government has created a new plan to improve cancer treatment across the state.
A new organization called MAHACARE Foundation will be established.
Cancer hospitals will be organized into three levels to provide different kinds of care.
Tata Memorial Hospital will be the main center.
The policy will make cancer treatment, research, and early diagnosis available.
The plan will use funding from various sources, including an initial 100 crore rupees from the government.
The Chief Minister stated the policy will ensure early diagnosis and treatment in all districts.
Maharashtra government approved a comprehensive cancer care policy.
The MAHACARE Foundation will be established to support the initiative.
Hospitals will be structured in three tiers: L-1, L-2, and L-3.
Tata Memorial Hospital will serve as the apex L-1 center.
The government will provide an initial fund of Rs 100 crore.
- Who
- Maharashtra Government
- What
- Passed a cancer care policy
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure quality cancer treatment
- Policy Name
- Cancer Care Policy
- Approved By
- Maharashtra Government
- Key Entity
- MAHACARE Foundation
- Hospital Tier Levels
- L-1, L-2, L-3
- L-1 Apex Institution
- Tata Memorial Hospital
- Initial Fund
- Rs 100 crore
- Number of Hospitals Included
- 18
Sources
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Maharashtra frames Cancer Cure policy; three tier structure to treat disease