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STPI, IIT-BHU Spotlight AI’s Role in Accessible Healthcare and Assistive Technology
STPI and IIT-BHU convened government, researchers, healthcare professionals and startups to discuss practical AI solutions for healthcare and inclusion.
What happened
STPI and IIT-BHU’s innovation centre held a technology conclave in Varanasi focused on AI for healthcare and assistive technologies. MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said AI can improve access, clinical decision-making and service delivery, including screening, diagnosis, remote ICU monitoring and surgical planning. Two panels examined how research can become scalable, practical solutions through government, academic, healthcare and startup collaboration.
Why it matters
The event reinforced collaboration as the route for turning AI research into more accessible healthcare and assistive technologies, while highlighting STPI’s role in supporting startups, funding links and market access.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)