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India · Updated 18 Oct, 12:51 pm IST

MeitY-backed conclave in Varanasi explores AI for health and assistive tech

Why it matters for readers: Explains how AI might soon change how healthcare is delivered, especially in places with limited access to doctors.

  • The conclave was organised by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under MeitY, together with the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIT BHU.1
  • MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan delivered the keynote and highlighted AI's role in strengthening clinical decision-making and healthcare delivery.1
  • Speakers said AI could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while increasing accessibility and affordability of healthcare.1
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