Why is the cancer facility at PGIMS Rohtak non-functional?

The cancer diagnostics and radiotherapy facility at PGIMS Rohtak has been non-functional for three years due to the non-procurement of critical medical equipment and the absence of fresh financial approvals from the government.

What advanced services were planned for the Rohtak cancer facility?

The facility was planned to offer advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment services, including PET scans, bone scans, bone marrow transplants, linear accelerators, and CyberKnife technology.

When is the cancer facility at PGIMS Rohtak expected to become operational?

While specific timelines vary, the PGIMS Director estimates that funds might be released in the first half of 2026, and the Health Minister indicated procurement processes are underway.

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Haryana Cancer Facility Idle for 3 Years

1 Mar

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Summary

A Rs 100 crore cancer facility in Rohtak remains unused for three years.
Critical medical equipment procurement and government financial approvals are pending.
Patients travel to Delhi and Gurugram for treatment due to the delay.

Haryana Cancer Facility Idle for 3 Years

A critical cancer diagnostics and radiotherapy facility at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak has remained non-functional for three years. Despite the completion of its infrastructure, the lack of crucial medical equipment and pending government financial approvals have stalled its operationalization. Over Rs 100 crore has been spent on the project, which was intended to offer advanced services like PET scans and radiotherapy.

The project, which began construction in June 2021, requires an additional Rs 36.81 crore for full operationalization, including costs for a LINAC machine and a CT simulator. Currently, no major equipment has been procured, and no funds have been released for their purchase. This has forced patients from Rohtak and nearby districts to travel to private hospitals in Delhi and Gurugram, incurring substantial costs and facing treatment delays.