3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner facility with Support from Indian Oil Corporation Limited inaugurated at HBCH&RC Punjab
PTC News Desk: In a significant boost to advanced cancer diagnostics, a team of senior officials from the Maharatna PSU Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) inaugurated a state-of-the-art 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner facility at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, Punjab on 2nd April, 2026.
The MRI scanner has been installed under IOCL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The inauguration was carried out by Bibhuti Ranjan Pradhan, Executive Director (Corporate Coordination & CSR), and Ashutosh Gupta, Executive Director and State Head, Punjab State Office, in the presence of the HBCH&RC, Punjab's Director, Dr Ashish Gulia.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ashish Gulia expressed gratitude to IOCL for its continued support and highlighted the importance of the new facility. He informed that the MRI scanner has been installed at an approximate cost of ₹16 crore.
"When a leading organization like IOCL extends its support for the welfare of common people and needy cancer patients, it strengthens our resolve. It reassures us that we are not alone in the fight against cancer. Such contributions help us deliver services without any delay and at subsidized rates," he said.
Dr. Ashish Gulia also acknowledged Indian Oil’s longstanding association with the institution, noting that the company has consistently supported multiple projects at the hospital.
Bibhuti Ranjan Pradhan, Executive Director (Corporate Coordination & CSR), IOCL said, "At IOCL, we believe that healthcare is a fundamental pillar of social responsibility. Supporting advanced diagnostic infrastructure like this 3T MRI scanner is part of our commitment to strengthening public healthcare systems. We are proud to partner with Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in improving access to high-quality cancer diagnosis and care."
Ashutosh Gupta, Executive Director & State Head, Punjab State Office, IOCL added, "This initiative reflects IOCL 's dedication to the people of Punjab. By enabling access to cutting-edge medical technology, we aim to make a meaningful difference in early detection and treatment outcomes for cancer patients. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the hospital for the greater good of society."
3T MRI scanner represents one of the most advanced imaging technologies available today, offering higher resolution images and faster scan times compared to conventional MRI systems. This enables more accurate detection of tumors, better assessment of disease progression, and improved planning of cancer treatment.
The installation of the advanced 3T MRI scanner is expected to significantly enhance diagnostic precision, enabling early detection and better treatment planning for cancer patients across the region with zero waiting time.
About the HBCH&RC Punjab
In an endeavor to provide world-class Cancer care to the residents of Punjab and neighbouring states & UTs, Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji had dedicated 'Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre' to the Nation at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District, Mohali in August, 2022. The Hospital had been built at the cost of over Rs. 660 Crore by Tata Memorial Centre, an aided institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
The cancer hospital is a tertiary care hospital with a 300-bed capacity. It is equipped with modern facilities to treat all types of cancers using every available treatment modality like Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and Bone marrow transplant.
The Hospital functions like a 'hub' of cancer care and treatment in the region, with the 150 bedded hospital in Sangrur functioning as its 'spoke'.
- PTC NEWS
