Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust
The objectives are to provide affordable and accessible cancer treatment, conduct outreach and awareness programs, train medical professionals in cancer care, develop research capabilities for head and neck cancers, and offer palliative care services to terminally ill patients.
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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Since
1988
The Indore Cancer Foundation (ICF) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization working in the field of cancer in central India. It was set up in Dec Read moreember 1988 by Dr. Digpal Dharkar, in the presence of Dr. Jatin P. Shah, the then Professor and Chief, Head and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York; Late Mr. Sunil Dutt, former M.P. from Mumbai; Mr. Surendra Wadhwani, Hong Kong, and prominent citizens of Indore. Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust was settled on November 14th, 1989, by Smt. Usha Devi Holkar, ex-ruler of Indore, and her husband Mr. Satish Chandra Malhotra, Chairman, Empire Industries, Mumbai, and was registered under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trust Act, 1951 on 13.06.1990. The highest decision-making body of the Foundation is the Board of Permanent Trustees, which is the legal owner of its movable and immovable assets. On the Board are eminent personalities of international repute.
Issue
Cancer of the regions of head and neck is the commonest cancer in India and is responsible for nearly one-third of total cancer deaths in India. The present health statistics indicate that cancer of the ‘head and neck’ will become a major health problem for India in the years to come, in view of rampant tobacco consumption, which is its main causative factor. (2) In the back ground of this gloomy reality is the fact that this type of cancer is more common amongst the poorer socio-economic classes, due to malnutritional conditions, bad oral hygiene, poor general resistance and, last but not the least, widespread tobacco usage. It afflicts the young and the old alike, and is more common amongst the males, who are largely the source of family income in India.
Action
Actions are taken as per the objects of the trust, collectively referred to as "Project Cancer": i. Programmes to raise public awareness on the importance of early detection & scientific treatment of cancer, even in remote & tribal areas. ii. Training programmes to facilitate capacity enhancement of medical cadre, particularly at the rural level, so that they are aware of the preventive aspects of cancer and are adept at its early decision. iii. Create awareness that the quality of life of terminally ill cancer patients can be improved and they can be be made pain free in the end stage of their life AND working to set up palliative care facilities iv. Given the high incidence of head & neck cancer in India, develop a national institute devoted to head & neck cancer, a state-of-the-art center of excellence working on preventive strategies, diagnostic programmes, clinical & basic research so that we are able to find answers to our own national problem in this area. v. To develop appropriate treatment facilities for all cancers. vi. Programs in the national perspective, like conducting screening camps.
Cause Area
Sector
Sub Sector
Impact
234+ free cancer camps held of which 32+ were free cancer surgery camps where more than 600 free cancer surgeries were performed 250000+ people in the high-risk group examined 3505+ free cancer surgeries performed since the year 2000 220+ training programmes head for the medical personnel, especially from the government health delivery system as it is they who reach the remotest areas of the country and are accessible to the poorest of the poor 250+ cancer awareness programmes held for the general public, especially in the rural areas. At our flagship project, the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, amongst other services performed: 8518 patients were offered radiation therapy of which 1422 patients were given completely free radiation therapy and 2032 were given partial waiver of charges
Vision & Mission
The vision is to develop a national center for head and neck cancers and make scientific cancer treatment accessible to all patients regardless of socioeconomic status. The mission includes raising public awareness, enhancing medical capacity for early detection, improving quality of life for terminal patients, and developing a center of excellence for head and neck cancer research and treatment.
Programs
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Cancer awareness programmes for the general public, especially in rural and tribal areas
1.1 Organizing cancer awareness lectures.
1.2 Participating in interactive talks organized by radio stations, TV channels, educational institutions and other organizations.
1.3 Hoardings
1.4 Public exhibitions
1.5 Social media
1.6 Cancer Sanket – a free mobile app -
Medical education across the spectrum from primary health workers to doctors, on the latest in cancer, especially the government health set up
1.1 Organizing CMEs, guest lectures, seminars, workshops conferences. In the past we have also sent doctors abroad for training.
1.2 Conducting training programs on early detection and palliative care, especially for the personnel from the government health delivery system.
1.3 Using free cancer surgery camps to demonstrate cancer surgery techniques to doctors from the district level medical set up. -
Free cancer detection camps, including free cancer surgery camps
Free cancer detection camps and also free cancer surgery camps.
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Development of institute of head and neck cancer, the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology (IIHNO)
StateIIHNO began as an OPD radiotherapy facility in August 1995 & today it is a comprehensive cancer facility while continuing to be a charitable, not-for-profit entity. 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) & Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) has started, and a state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) Scan unit was commissioned in June 2024. The surgical oncology wing with the latest equipment for a modular Operation Theatre (OT) and a 4-bed post-operative Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was commissioned in Feb 2025. The last couple of years have also seen the addition of a high tech bio-chemistry laboratory, a digital radiology system based department, laser and photo dynamic therapy to treat lesions of the mouth and in a first in the state, photo biomodulation therapy to manage radiation therapy side effects in head and neck cancers, an in-house pharmacy with the stated objective of dispensing medicines at the lowest possible prices, a shuttle service and a canteen.
Milestones & Track Record
Key milestones include launching in 1988, starting rural cancer awareness camps in 1989, being included in the Indo-French Joint Commission in 1992, starting free cancer surgery camps in 2000, opening a palliative care center in 2013, and receiving government recognition to treat patients under various schemes.
Leadership Team
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Dr. Digpal Dharkar
Founder & Honorary Secretary
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Muktesh Singh Girnar
Permanent Trustee
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Purushottamdas Pasari
Permanent Trustee
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Dipin Jain
Permanent Trustee
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Devraj Singh Badgara
Permanent Trustee
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Suchitra Sajid Dhanani
Permanent Trustee
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Pawan Singhania
Permanent Trustee
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Sarvapriya Bansal
Permanent Trustee
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Prashant Shah
Permanent Trustee
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Rohan Sharma
Member, Executive Committee, Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, flagship project of ICF
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Adv. Satish Dagaonkar
Member, Executive Committee, Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, flagship project of ICF
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Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Member, Executive Committee, Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, flagship project of ICF
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Gopal Pareek
Member, Executive Committee, Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, flagship project of ICF
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
51-100
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATI0664G
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Registration ID
383
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MP/2017/0117413
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12A
AAATI0664GE19956
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80G
AAATI0664G24BP01
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00002259
Location
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Headquarters
Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology, Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust, Pigdamber Road, 453331
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust