Cabinet has approved the take over of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati by Department of Atomic Energy and bringing it under the administrative control of Tata Memorial Centre. <br/><br/>The decision comes in the wake of the increasing instances of cancer, limited cancer treatment facilities and the need for a hospital support to carry out further research in North Eastern Region. The approximate non-recurring expenditure for strengthening of institute is estimated at 150 crore rupees and annual recurring expenditure is estimated at 45- 50 crore rupees.<br/><br/>Borooah Cancer Institute was established in 1974 in Guwahati with the objective of investigation, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the North Eastern region by a voluntary organization. Government of Assam took over the institute in 1986 and entered into a tripartite agreement with the Department of Atomic Energy and North Eastern Council for management of the institute. The institute is presently a 209 bedded hospital with 8 bedded ICU.