At least 23,874 people are suffering from the disease, he said releasing a report of the state-wide "Cancer Awareness & Symptom-Based Early Detection Door-to-Door Campaign".
Besides, nearly 84,453 people have shown symptoms of cancer, the minister said.
Altogether 2,64,84,434 people in 50,53,447 households were covered in 12,603 villages and 217 cities and towns under the campaign, he said.
This amounts to 97.78 per cent of the state's population, going by the latest census, Mittal said adding the campaign was held between October two and 31, 2012.
Diagnostic and treatment facilities available with the state government will be free for those showing symptoms of cancer or suffering from the disease, the minister said.
"All the suspects and those suffering from cancer have been provided referral cards specially designed for the campaign," he said.
