Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Centre Advises Andhra Pradesh on Cancer Care
The central government has advised Andhra Pradesh to set up a Cancer Registry and a Tumour Board.
They are impressed with the state's efforts to prevent and control cancer.
The Centre will help pay for up to 80% of the cost of cancer medicines and diagnostic tools.
They will also help build storage for medicines and provide a 50% discount on medicines and implants for hospitals under the AMRIT scheme.
Additionally, Andhra Pradesh is requesting the Centre to recognize Amaravati as the state capital and extend tax benefits.
The state also plans to develop Tirumala as a world-class spiritual centre with better healthcare and darshan facilities.
Centre advises Andhra Pradesh to establish a Cancer Registry and Tumour Board.
Central government impressed with AP's cancer prevention and control measures.
80% cost coverage for cancer medicines and diagnostic equipment under viability gap funding.
Assistance for constructing medicine storage under PPP model.
50% subsidy on medicines and implants for secondary hospitals under AMRIT scheme.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Central government
- What
- Establishment of Cancer Registry and Tumour Board, recognition of Amaravati as capital, development of Tirumala as a spiritual centre
- When
- Advice given during discussions in New Delhi, request made on Thursday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen cancer care, non-communicable disease systems, and spiritual tourism
Andhra Pradesh Government
Central Government
Capital Recognition
Andhra Pradesh Government
Andhra Pradesh government is pressing for the recognition of Amaravati as the state capital and extension of tax benefits and capital gains.
Central Government
Central government has not yet responded to the request for recognition of Amaravati as the capital and extension of tax benefits.
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh
- Initiative
- Cancer Registry and Tumour Board
- Support
- 80% cost coverage for medicines and equipment
- Funding Model
- Viability gap funding and PPP model
- Subsidy Scheme
- AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants)
- Capital Request
- Amaravati
- Tax Benefits
- Extension requested
- Spiritual Centre
- Tirumala
