Summary:
It is estimated that SCTIMST has to bear an annual revenue loss of Rs 20 crore to Rs 30 crore once the scheme is implemented. Owing to its fiscal constraints, the state government wants the National Health Agency (NHA) to share this financial burden. “The initial decision was to bear the revenue loss of SCTIMST along with that of the Regional Cancer Centre, Malabar Cancer Centre and Cochin Cancer Research Centre,” said a health department official. Hence the revenue loss could either be borne by the Centre or on a cost-sharing basis with the state,” the officer added. However, a SCTIMST official said a final decision is yet to be made on who will bear the revenue loss..