NTPC Limited has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) to enhance radiotherapy services. The agreement, signed by NTPC’s Western Region–I Headquarters in Mumbai, involves a funding of Rs 23.16 crore for upgrading radiotherapy services at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre of GCRI in Ahmedabad. This initiative aims to procure and install a high-energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) to improve cancer treatment capabilities in the region.
The collaboration underscores NTPC’s dedication to promoting inclusive development and enhancing critical healthcare infrastructure through meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The official statement highlights that the upgraded services will enhance access to advanced cancer treatment for patients in the region, emphasizing the company’s commitment to quality healthcare.
The memorandum was formalized between Dr. Shashank Pandya, Director of GCRI, and E. Satya Phani Kumar, Regional Executive Director (West–I) at NTPC, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. This strategic partnership aims to bolster healthcare facilities and advance cancer treatment options for the community, aligning with the organizations’ shared vision of improving healthcare access and services.
In a separate development, NTPC, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, recently completed drilling India’s first well to assess the feasibility of geological carbon dioxide (CO2) storage in sedimentary formations like coal and sandstone. This joint initiative, initiated under the guidance of NITI Aayog, aims to establish a geological storage atlas for coalbed methane-rich coalfields, providing valuable insights for potential CO2 storage in the region.
