Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC) celebrated its 30th Foundation Day and annual day at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Rohini, with the theme “Three Decades of Ethics, Empathy & Excellence in Cancer Care.” The event brought together the institute’s leadership, doctors, staff and wider RGCIRC community to reflect on its journey since its establishment in 1996.
RGCIRC said it has grown into one of India’s leading cancer-care institutions, combining specialised oncology services, advanced technology, multidisciplinary treatment, research and patient support Dr. D. S. Gangwar, CEO, opened the event, followed by Chairman Ashok Kumar Agarwal, who framed the Institute’s journey around ethics, empathy, and excellence. Addressing the gathering, Dr Gangwar said the milestone reflected the trust placed in the institute by patients and their families. He said a cancer diagnosis often brings fear and uncertainty, and patients seek not only treatment but also hope, reassurance and compassionate support. “Our vision is a ‘Happy Hospital’. It does not mean a hospital without suffering. It means a hospital where no patient is abandoned and no caregiver is unsupported,” Dr Gangwar said. “Clinical excellence makes us a good hospital, but compassionate connection makes us a great one.”
Agarwal announced that RGCIRC expects to begin operations at a 150-bed cancer hospital in Niti Bagh in 2027. Construction of a 650-bed cancer hospital in Greater Noida is planned to begin next year; combined with the existing 500-bed Rohini facility, this would create an integrated network of approximately 1,300 beds.
Dr. Vineet Talwar, Medical Director, closed the event by crediting the milestone to the collective contribution of RGCIRC’s people and reaffirming the focus on continuous improvement and better patient outcomes.