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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily05 August 2026

Delivering Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities: How VCF-SC Enabled Harshamitra Oncology Pvt. Ltd. to Expand Quality Healthcare Services

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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The article highlights how the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, enabled Harshamitra Oncology Pvt. Ltd. in Tamil Nadu to expand its affordable cancer treatment services, particularly radiation therapy, to rural and underserved communities. This initiative demonstrates how targeted financial support can foster entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes, generate employment, and improve access to quality healthcare infrastructure, contributing to social welfare and inclusive development.

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The article highlights how the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, enabled Harshamitra Oncology Pvt. Ltd. in Tamil Nadu to expand its affordable cancer treatment services, particularly radiation therapy, to rural and underserved communities. This initiative demonstrates how targeted financial support can foster entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes, generate employment, and improve access to quality healthcare infrastructure, contributing to social welfare and inclusive development.

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