New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) In a move aimed at strengthening cancer care infrastructure, more than 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) have been approved for establishment across the country for 2025–26, the Government told Lok Sabha today.
Based on the data provided, Uttar Pradesh will lead the country with the highest number of cancer centres, followed by Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Jharkhand.
“These centres will primarily be set up in district hospitals, subject to the availability of space and requisite logistics.
However, based on feasibility and proposals received from the States, DCCCs may also be established in other Government healthcare facilities, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply to a query raised by an MP.
He said that the estimated unit cost for establishing a DCCC is up to Rs 1.49 crore, depending on local requirements and existing gaps in infrastructure.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare undertook a national gap analysis using data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) cancer registry.
The planning and allocation process was carried out in consultation with States, following the announcement made in the Union Budget 2025–26. Districts with a high cancer burden were given priority, said the Minister on the criteria for setting up the centres.
Proposals submitted by States and Union Territories were reviewed and finalized by the National Programme Coordination Committee (NPCC), with a focus on optimal resource utilization and preventing duplication of services.
Uttar Pradesh will have the highest number of cancer centres, with a total of 75 locations across various districts such as Moradabad, Bareilly, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Bijnor, and many more. This makes it the leading state in terms of planned cancer care coverage.
Telangana stands second with 33 locations, including districts like Rangareddi, Nalgonda, Khammam, Mehbubnagar, Nizamabad, Medak, and others. The wide distribution across the state indicates a robust expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
In third place is Maharashtra, which is set to establish cancer centres in 27 locations, including major districts such as Nagpur, Thane, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, and Solapur.
This reflects Maharashtra’s significant focus on expanding cancer care access throughout its regions.
Next is Karnataka, with 16 locations including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Ballari, Tumakuru, and Udupi. The state is ensuring regional representation in its cancer centre planning, especially in both urban and semi-urban zones.
Jharkhand also plans cancer centres in 16 districts, such as Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Deoghar, as per the data.
