In a significant step towards advancing India’s healthcare technology landscape, AIIMS Raipur, in partnership with IIT Indore’s DRISHTI CPS Foundation, conducted a high-impact Health Tech Masterclass to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Real-Time Analytics in healthcare delivery and public health systems.

The masterclass, organized by the Department of Community and Family Medicine at AIIMS Raipur, served as a unique convergence of leading minds from medicine, engineering, and data science. The event highlighted how interdisciplinary collaboration can revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered in India, especially in rural and underserved areas.

Key Themes Discussed:

• AI-Powered Clinical Tools: Experts shared how AI is being trained to assist in clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and disease surveillance—promising faster, more accurate treatment protocols.
• Predictive Health Monitoring: Big data analytics was showcased as a tool for predicting disease outbreaks and personalizing preventive healthcare strategies for at-risk populations.
• Digital Health Equity: With a focus on scalability and accessibility, the event stressed on developing low-cost, high-impact digital solutions that could serve rural and marginalized communities effectively.
• Innovation in Public Health: The masterclass addressed how technologies like IoT devices, AI-based screening tools, and real-time dashboards can support government health missions such as Ayushman Bharat and National Digital Health Mission.

Leadership Perspectives:

Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane, Executive Director of AIIMS Raipur, emphasized the urgent need for India’s medical institutions to embrace AI and tech-led innovations to future-proof the healthcare system. Meanwhile, Dr. Chandan G, CEO of DRISHTI CPS Foundation (IIT Indore), discussed how academic research must translate into on-ground, real-world solutions that are affordable, agile, and inclusive.

Why It Matters:

With India poised to become a global hub for health tech innovation, platforms like this masterclass aim to bridge the knowledge gap between tech developers and frontline healthcare workers. The event served not only as a learning platform but also as a launchpad for cross-institutional collaboration, laying the groundwork for future joint projects, pilots, and policy input.

Source:
Times of India – AIIMS Raipur, IIT Indore hold health tech masterclass