New Delhi, October 27, 2025: RGCIRC (Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre), India’s premier and one of Asia’s largest cancer care and research centres, celebrated its 29th Annual Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Rohini. Themed “Healing Hands, Hopeful Hearts”, the event brought together doctors, researchers, staff, patients, and well-wishers to reflect on nearly three decades of excellence in cancer care and to chart the way forward.
The celebration began with a traditional Ganesh Vandana, invoking blessings for continued strength and compassion in service. It was followed by a welcome address by RGCIRC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. D. S. Negi, who spoke about the Institute’s growth and emphasised how it has remained steadfast in its mission to provide world-class cancer care that is accessible to all.
As we celebrate our 29th Annual Day, it is a moment to reflect on our journey, which started as a modest vision and, through the years, has grown into Asia’s largest cancer care and research center. The very genesis of RGCIRC was marked by a commitment to the cause. What defines us today is our core philosophy: we believe in the Ethics, Empathy, and Excellence. We must continue to uphold these values and keep our flag high. The hard work, dedication, and honesty of our entire team is why RGCIRC is the institution it is today – Mr D.S Negi , CEO , RGCIRC
After the CEO’s address, Mr. Rakesh Chopra, RGCIRC’s Chairman, addressed the gathering, acknowledging the dedication of Institute’s doctors, nurses, and support staff and highlighting the Institute’s pioneering role in adopting advanced protocols, introducing novel treatment modalities, and maintaining a strong focus on research and innovation. He underlined that the Institute’s strength lies in its team of super specialists across different types of cancers, ensuring that every patient receives highly specialised and personalised care.
We set out with the vision of providing affordable, quality care of international standards in India. Today, RGCIRC is recognized as one of the best specialty cancer hospitals in the world. We are standing on a very strong footing, which allows us to further expand our reach to serve many more patients and families in the years ahead. Over the past many years, the number of patients we serve has grown immensely; today, we treat more than two and a half lakh (250,000) patients annually. The true reward, however, lies not in the numbers, but in the quality of care, which must remain constant.– Mr Rakesh Chopra, Chairman, RGCIRC
The evening’s highlight was the awards ceremony, where outstanding contributions of medical, research, and support teams were recognised. The awardees were celebrated not just for individual accomplishments but for embodying the Institute’s core values of ethics, empathy, and excellence. Following the awards, a cultural programme was staged by members of the RGCIRC family, symbolising the unity, resilience, and collective spirit that has defined the Institute’s journey.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sudhir Rawal, Medical Director at RGCIRC, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing deep gratitude to the Institute’s staff, partners, and patients who have placed their trust in RGCIRC. He commended the unwavering commitment of the entire team and reaffirmed that the Institute will continue to lead with compassion and integrity in its 30th year.
It is an honor to express our profound gratitude to our dedicated staff, partners, and, most importantly, the patients and their families who place their trust in RGCIRC every day. Our work, encompassing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care, is driven by an unwavering commitment to lead with compassion and integrity. As we move into our 30th year, we reaffirm our assurance that RGCIRC will continue to advance cancer care in India, guided by the highest standards of sensitivity and honesty – Dr Sudhir Rawal, Medical Director, RGCIRC
For almost three decades, RGCIRC has been at the forefront of advancing oncology in India, offering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative services under one roof. The Institute is distinguished by its team of eminent super-specialists, state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, precision therapies, robotic surgery, and bone marrow transplantation facilities. Over the years, thousands of patients have benefitted from these services, delivered with a strong emphasis on dignity and empathy.
RGCIRC’s philanthropic mission was also reflected upon during the evening. Upholding its motto that no patient is denied treatment due to financial constraints, the Institute spends millions of rupees every year to support underprivileged patients, with initiatives such as free screenings, subsidised treatments, and community outreach programmes, which have been instrumental in early detection, saving countless lives.
As RGCIRC enters its 30th year, it stands on the threshold of further growth and innovation, actively pursuing plans for adopting new technologies, strengthening research, and expanding access to specialised cancer services. The Annual Day not only celebrated past achievements but also served as a reminder of the path ahead, reaffirming the Institute’s role as a leader in oncology and a beacon of hope for patients across India and beyond.
The evening concluded with a fellowship dinner, bringing together members of the RGCIRC family and distinguished guests in a spirit of camaraderie and pride. The celebration reinforced the Institute’s unwavering commitment to serve with healing hands and hopeful hearts as it prepares to enter its fourth decade of excellence.
