Erstwhile Royal Family of Ayodhya Donates 8 Acres for Tata Group’s Mega Cancer Treatment Hub
In a generous act of philanthropy that continues a long family tradition of public service, members of Ayodhya’s erstwhile royal family have agreed to donate approximately 8 acres of prime land for the establishment of a major cancer treatment facility in the holy city.
The land, located near the Surajkund area along the Ayodhya-Ambedkarnagar road, will serve as the site for a state-of-the-art cancer hospital spearheaded by the Tata Group in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government. The project is being advanced through the Namo Cancer Care Trust (or Foundation), with the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust likely to play a partnering role.
Yatindra Mishra, representing the family, shared that the donation is made in loving memory of his father, Bimlendra Mohan Mishra—a prominent scion of the Ayodhya royal family and a former trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust—who passed away in August 2025. “My great-grandfather donated land for Saket College as well as 52 other colleges in Ayodhya. My father donated land for the karyashala at Karsevak Puram, and my family also contributed funds to KGMU in 1904,” Mishra recalled. “So, when we were approached for land for a good cause, my uncle and I discussed it and agreed to donate about eight acres of our land near Suraj Kund.”
This initiative forms part of a broader vision to transform Ayodhya into a comprehensive healthcare hub, complementing the city’s rapid rise as a global pilgrimage destination following the Ram Temple consecration. The cancer treatment center will operate on a hub-and-spoke model, with Ayodhya as the central hub linked to regional hospitals. It will emphasize specialized care and research, particularly for oral and throat cancers, which are rising in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring Bihar.
A preliminary project report has already been prepared, with the final detailed project report—including procurement plans—expected within the next three months. Construction is set to begin after formal agreements are signed, and OPD services could commence within about two years.
Additional healthcare developments in the pipeline include a new 300-bed hospital (tender process completed, awaiting ASI clearance for construction) and upgrades to the existing Shri Ram Hospital to enhance emergency and diagnostic capabilities.
Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Temple’s construction committee, noted that a local trust will be formed, with the Raja of Ayodhya serving as a trustee in perpetuity to ensure ongoing royal family involvement. Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Rakesh Kumar highlighted the facility’s focus on targeted research and treatment for prevalent regional cancers.
This donation not only addresses critical healthcare needs in eastern Uttar Pradesh but also exemplifies how Ayodhya’s cultural and spiritual resurgence is being matched by investments in modern infrastructure and public welfare. The collaboration between legacy institutions, private enterprise like the Tata Group, and government bodies signals a promising step toward holistic development in one of India’s most revered cities.