The Tate Memorial Centre was handed over the keys to 100 Mhada flats by NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday. The accommodation has been one of the key challenges faced by outstation patients who often spend several months in Mumbai for treatment.
The keys were handed over to Dr Rajendra Badwe, director, and deputy director Dr Shailesh Shrikhande. Many patients pay up to 50% of their money for out-of-pocket expenses like accommodation and travelling in the city.
A spokesperson said the government has given land in Parel on which Tata is planning to build a dharmshala for 300 cancer patients. It is likely to be completed in the next 18 months.
Surjitt Sahani
