SRAM & MRAM invests $500 Million on AI-focused medical university project in central Asia

Time of India

18-06-2025

Marking three decades of operational presence across critical global sectors, SRAM & MRAM Group used its 30th anniversary as a platform to advance dialogue on the role of technology in transforming healthcare and education systems. At the center of the event was the announcement of a cross-border agreement valued at USD 500 million between India's Mont Vert Group and Kazakhstan's Big B Corporation—an initiative set to construct a new AI-integrated medical university and hospital in Kazakhstan.The gathering, hosted on Raven's Ait Island, underscored how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data-driven diagnostics, and smart construction, are increasingly becoming foundational to global infrastructure development, particularly in healthcare education.
AI and systems integration in medical infrastructure
The medical university and hospital project will be built on a framework that integrates advanced technologies from the outset—embedding AI in clinical education, operational optimization, and diagnostics. The initiative is designed not just as a physical facility but as a prototype for future-ready, tech-enabled healthcare ecosystems.
Planned systems include algorithm-driven learning modules for medical students, AI-powered patient triage solutions, and IoT-based infrastructure management—supporting sustainability goals while improving service delivery.
This aligns with a broader push in Central Asia to close gaps in healthcare delivery through digital capacity building. The project aims to serve as a model for deploying integrated technology stacks in mid-scale urban regions, where rapid population growth is not yet matched by public health infrastructure.
While the project is backed by Mont Vert Group and Big B Corporation, the structuring and facilitation of the deal were led by SRAM & MRAM Group leadership in India and Kazakhstan. The partnership reflects a growing trend of decentralized infrastructure development led by private actors with a strong orientation toward technological enablement.
The initiative also hints at evolving models of international cooperation—where expertise in real estate, digital systems architecture, and healthcare policy come together to address shared challenges across geographies.
Broader implications for tech-enabled development
SRAM & MRAM Group, whose portfolio spans AI, biotechnology, semiconductors, and digital finance, used the anniversary event to highlight how traditional sectors like construction and education are undergoing foundational shifts through embedded intelligence and systems automation.
'Our focus has steadily shifted toward applying our research capabilities to enable systemic transformation in sectors traditionally seen as infrastructure-heavy. The convergence of healthcare, AI, and education marks a necessary evolution in how global challenges are addressed,' Dr. Sailesh Lachu Hiranandani, Chairman, SRAM & MRAM Group said.
The event did not feature product showcases or celebratory retrospectives. Instead, it served as a working platform to outline actionable plans for embedding smart technologies into real-world development challenges—from medical education in Central Asia to digitally enabled diagnostics in underserved regions.
As regional governments and development bodies look for scalable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions, projects like the Kazakhstan medical university may signal a pivot in how large-scale institutions are conceptualized—moving away from static infrastructure to intelligent, adaptable systems that learn, respond, and evolve.
The deal is expected to be executed in phases beginning late 2025, with digital architecture and AI integration playing a key role across planning, construction, and operation.