Srinagar, July 25 -- "These centres will primarily function in district hospitals, depending on the availability of space and logistics. However, proposals from States for setting them up in other government health facilities will also be considered," Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

Jadhav said adding that each DCCC will cost up to Rs.1.49 crore based on local needs and infrastructure gaps.

According to the data, Jammu & Kashmir will get DCCCs in six districts Jammu, Shopian, Reasi, Samba, Ramban, and Kishtwar. Ladakh will have two centres, further boosting cancer care facilities in the Union Territory.

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