Mumbai, 26 March 2026

 

The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), a key unit of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), today held the groundbreaking ceremony for a new residential facility for students, doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals at its campus in Kharghar, in partnership with the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation.

The upcoming 12-storey residential complex, with a basement, will comprise 352 hostel rooms and 16 two-bedroom flats, accommodating approximately 784 residents. The facility will also include a multipurpose dining hall, gymnasium, yoga rooms, and a redesigned recreation space envisioned as a Healing Garden.

Speaking on the occasion, Director, ACTREC, Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, said that the new block will provide a conducive environment for students and trainees from across the country who come to ACTREC for oncology education and specialised training, further strengthening the institution’s commitment to developing skilled professionals in the field. Director, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. Sudeep Gupta, added that a supportive academic and research environment is essential for nurturing the next generation of oncology professionals, and noted that the development of this facility will significantly strengthen residential infrastructure at ACTREC while supporting students, researchers and healthcare professionals undergoing advanced training in cancer care.

Deputy Director (Clinical Services), ACTREC, Dr. Navin Khattry noted that ACTREC continues to grow as a hub for cutting-edge cancer research and training, and the additional residential facilities will greatly benefit the academic community while supporting expanding training programmes. Harish Shah, Chairperson, Harish & Bina Shah Foundation, stated that while discussions on healthcare often focus on hospitals and technology, less attention is given to the doctors, researchers, and students who sustain these systems. He added that this residence is the Foundation’s way of investing in the people behind the work, not just the work itself.

The 12-storey facility will accommodate around 784 students, researchers, resident doctors and healthcare professionals undergoing advanced training. It will include 352 hostel rooms, 16 two-bedroom flats, dining facilities, gymnasium, yoga rooms and a landscaped “Healing Garden”.

ACTREC, located in Kharghar, is a 500-bed state-of-the-art cancer care and research facility, registering nearly 10,000 new patients annually, with further expansion planned in the coming years. It functions as a premier training and research centre under the Homi Bhabha National Institute, a deemed university under the Department of Atomic Energy. This initiative represents a significant investment in strengthening the human infrastructure of oncology, recognising that the quality of cancer care is closely linked to the training environment of future specialists. The Harish & Bina Shah Foundation has been a longstanding partner in strengthening healthcare infrastructure across India. The project reflects the Foundation’s broader vision of investing not only in facilities but also in the ecosystem that enables institutions and individuals to excel.

About Tata Memorial Centre

The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is one of India’s premier institutions for cancer care, research, and education. Supported by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, the Centre is dedicated to delivering affordable cancer treatment, advancing cutting-edge research, and training the next generation of oncology professionals.

 

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