₹550 crore. That’s how much the state government is investing to bring proton therapy; the most precise form of radiation treatment; to GMCH. And here’s the big catch: this will be the first government-run hospital in India to offer it. Right now, if you need proton therapy, you’re looking at Mumbai or Chennai; expensive, far, and out of reach for many. But in 3 years, patients from Assam and the entire Northeast could walk into GMCH and get the same world-class care; without selling their homes or travelling 2,000 km. Proton therapy isn’t magic; it works best for tumors near the brain, spine, or eyes. But for those who qualify, it’s life-changing: less damage to healthy cells, fewer side effects, better outcomes. This isn’t just about equipment. It’s about dignity. About dignity for patients who’ve spent years begging for help, sleeping on hospital floors, and begging relatives for money. It’s about keeping families together instead of scattered across cities. And yes; the government plans to keep costs low. That’s rare. That’s bold. That’s the kind of move that redefines what public healthcare can be. Three years. ₹550 crore. One hospital. Millions of lives touched. This is the future of healthcare in India; and it’s starting in Guwahati.