Morigaon, March 23 -- Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and renowned surgical oncologist Padma Shri Dr Ravi Kannan has praised the initiatives taken by the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat cancer in the country.

Dr Kannan stated Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a landmark programme.

"This is a very important initiative to reduce out of pocket expenses to help people to find treatment. Because they get treated they get cured. Every year this programme is improved. I think it is a fine programme for the country," Dr Ravi Kannan said to ANI.

He also said the North East India has much higher incidents of cancer compared to other parts of the country.

"The population in the entire North East is small, it is a...