Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal has praised the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Badsa in Jhajjar, stating that it has become a leading cancer treatment center for patients not only from Haryana but also from across India and SAARC nations. The NCI, which is a specialty tertiary healthcare institute dedicated to cancer care and is part of the AIIMS-II campus, offers advanced treatment facilities to patients.
During a joint meeting with district administration officers and NCI AIIMS, Kaushal reiterated the state government’s commitment to enhancing connectivity to the institute. He announced that the construction of an over-bridge connecting the medical complex with the residential complex will begin on July 21. This development aims to ensure seamless travel for patients seeking treatment at NCI.
In the meeting, NCI Head Dr. Alok Thakkar shared that 42% of Haryana’s cancer patients avail treatment at the hospital, which houses 710 beds. The institute boasts 16 modular operation theaters and state-of-the-art surgical robots for advanced surgical procedures.
During his visit to Jhajjar, Kaushal also inspected the vertical drainage project initiated by the Irrigation and Water Resources Department along the Beri-Bahadurgarh road. The project, aimed at resolving issues related to waterlogging and enhancing bean cultivation, has proved beneficial for farmers in the area. Kaushal was informed that the project involved the installation of 43 solar-powered tubewells, costing approximately Rs. 5.29 crore, in Beri for the drainage system. This vertical drainage system is expected to make around 1,000 acres of land cultivable in neighboring villages.
The Haryana Chief Secretary’s visit and inspection underscore the government’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and addressing the needs of cancer patients in the region. The efforts to enhance connectivity to the National Cancer Institute will undoubtedly benefit not only the people of Haryana but also individuals from different parts of the country and SAARC nations seeking quality cancer treatment.
