In the first phase of the cancer hospital, 250-bed facility is likely to be functional by January 2024. (Representational Image) BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha cabinet on Monday approved the proposal for establishment of a 500-bed cancer hospital and a 100-bed palliative care unit in Info Valley area in Bhubaneswar, also known as Info City II. Briefing reporters, chief secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said entrepreneur couple, Subroto Bagchi and his wife Susmita, have pledged Rs 340 crore for the two projects to be run in partnership with two Bengaluru-based charitable organisations. Sri Shankara Cancer Care Foundation would run the cancer hospital while Karunashraya Hospice Trusts will manage the palliative care unit.