Mumbai: NTPC Limited, Western Region–I Headquarters, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Under the agreement, NTPC has sanctioned ₹23.16 crore for the upgradation of radiotherapy facilities at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre of GCRI, Ahmedabad. The funding will be utilised for the procurement and installation of a high-energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC), which is expected to significantly enhance advanced cancer treatment capabilities and improve access to quality radiotherapy services for patients across the region.

The MoA was exchanged between Dr. Shashank Pandya, Director, GCRI, and E. Satya Phani Kumar, Regional Executive Director (West–I), NTPC, in the presence of senior officials from both organisations.

The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Akhaya Kumar Patra, General Manager (OS); A. P. Samal, CEO (NPUNL) and CGM (Nuclear); and Vandana Chaturvedi, Regional Head of HR (West–I), along with other senior officials of NTPC WR–I and members of the CSR team. Senior representatives from GCRI were also present on the occasion. DeshGujarat