INDORE (TIP): After a monthlong speculation, Member of Parliament Priya Dutt has finally given her consent to formally join the Indore Cancer Foundation as a member of the board of permanent trustees. Confirming about the development, honorary secretary of the foundation Dr Digpal Dharkar said, “Yes, it is true that Priya Dutt has agreed to join us from this year. Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation, which is chaired by Priya Dutt, has stood beside us since a really long time and we are glad to have Priya join us now.

Together we not just wish to achieve greater heights, but also reach out to greater number of people affected with cancer and save more lives.” Accepting the offer, Dutt replied to a member of board of permanent trustees of foundation Yashoda Dharkar, saying, “I am honored that you considered me as one of the trustees for the foundation. I would humbly accept and do the best I can.” Priya Dutt said, “It was the passion and commitment of Dr Dharkar that inspired me to join the trust. Our vision is to develop a full-fledged hospital here to treat patients suffering from head and neck related cancer in future.”