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New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
IIT-D, AIIMS join forces to usher AI in healthcare
NEW DELHI: In a landmark collaboration that aims to reshape the future of medicine in India, IIT Delhi and AIIMS, Delhi have announced the creation of a Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE). This initiative, backed by a substantial Rs 330 crore grant from the Ministry of Education's 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India' programme, aims to harness cutting-edge AI technology to tackle some of the nation's most pressing health challenges. The formal agreement was signed at IIT Delhi by Prof M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, and Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. The new center will serve as a hub for developing indigenous AI solutions, supporting national health programmes, and making advanced healthcare accessible to even the most remote communities. Prof Srinivas of AIIMS described the partnership as a 'far-reaching collaborative research' effort with the potential to transform healthcare delivery across India. Prof Banerjee echoed this optimism, emphasising the center's role in making AI-powered healthcare both affordable and impactful for millions. The AI-CoE will focus on upskilling healthcare providers, improving public health systems, and pioneering new models of collaboration between technology and medicine.
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
AIIMS Delhi, IIT Delhi to establish Centre of Excellence for AI in healthcare
New Delhi: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday announced signing a partnership agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to establish a Center of Excellence for artificial intelligence in healthcare (AI-CoE). The AI-CoE will focus on developing AI-based solutions for supporting key national health programmes in the country. 'This MoU marks the beginning of far-reaching collaborative research that has the potential to change the face of healthcare in the country,' said Prof. M. Srinivas, Director, of AIIMS Delhi. 'A partnership between AIIMS and IIT Delhi has the potential to transform AI for affordable healthcare. We are delighted to be shaping this national centre of excellence and hope that our output will impact the lives of Indians,' added Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, of IIT Delhi. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Prof Srinivas, and Prof. Banerjee at a ceremony held at IIT Delhi. Last year, the two institutes were awarded a grant of Rs 330 crore by the Ministry of Education under the initiative 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India,' following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process. The proposed Centre of Excellence will be the executing vehicle for the grant. The project aims to keep patients at the centre of and to build mechanisms that would benefit every citizen of the country. The CoE will serve as a key research and resource center at the national and international level and aims to revolutionise the national public health system using indigenously developed AI systems and solutions, said the experts. 'We aim to develop cutting-edge AI solutions to upscale health services, upskill our healthcare providers, and improve the accessibility of quality healthcare to remote and marginalised sections of our population,' said Prof. Chetan Arora, Chief Project Manager, who will lead the AI-CoE from IIT Delhi. IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have a history of strong research collaboration, including the Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Disability & Assistive Technology (CARE-DAT) which is working to develop assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.
News18
04-06-2025
- Health
- News18
IIT Delhi, AIIMS To Establish Centre Of Excellence For AI In Healthcare
Last Updated: The AI-CoE aims to develop AI-based solutions that support key national health programmes., IIT Delhi stated. IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a Centre of Excellence for AI in Healthcare (AI-CoE). The MoU was signed by Prof. M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi, during a ceremony at IIT Delhi. The AI-CoE aims to develop AI-based solutions that support key national health programmes. Last year, the Ministry of Education awarded the two institutes a grant of Rs 330 crore under the 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India' initiative, following a rigorous and competitive selection process. The proposed Centre of Excellence will serve as the implementation vehicle for this grant. 'This MoU marks the beginning of far-reaching collaborative research that has the potential to change the face of healthcare in the country," Prof. M. Srinivas, Director, AIIMS Delhi said. Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi said, 'A partnership between AIIMS and IIT Delhi has the potential to transform Artificial Intelligence for affordable healthcare. We are delighted to be shaping this national center of excellence and hope that our output will impact the lives of Indians." Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Chief Project Manager, who will lead the initiative from AIIMS Delhi, said, 'As we venture into this exciting new space, we look forward to guiding the marriage of healthcare with technology. We remain focused on keeping patients at the center of this effort and hope to build mechanisms that would benefit every citizen of the country." Prof. Chetan Arora, Chief Project Manager, who will lead the AI-CoE from IIT Delhi, said, 'We are excited to be part of this AI-CoE. The CoE will serve as a key research and resource center at the national and international level and aims to revolutionise the national public health system using indigenously developed AI systems and solutions. Our aim is to develop cuttingedge AI solutions to upscale health services, upskill our healthcare providers, and improve the accessibility of quality healthcare to remote and marginalised sections of our population."
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi to establish AI centre for healthcare with Rs 330 crore grant
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: With a focus on developing AI-based solutions that support key national health programmes in the country, IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE).The two premier institutions were awarded a ₹330 crore grant last year under the ministry of education's 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India' initiative, following a competitive selection AI-CoE will serve as the implementation arm for this grant.'This MoU marks the beginning of far-reaching collaborative research that has the potential to change the face of healthcare in the country,' said M Srinivas, director of AIIMS Banerjee, director of IIT Delhi, noted that the partnership aims to harness AI for accessible and affordable healthcare. 'We are delighted to be shaping this national centre of excellence and hope that our output will impact the lives of Indians,' he Centre will be jointly led by Krithika Rangarajan, chief project manager at AIIMS Delhi, and Chetan Arora, chief project manager at IIT Delhi.'We look forward to guiding the marriage of healthcare with technology. We remain focused on keeping patients at the centre of this effort and hope to build mechanisms that would benefit every citizen of the country,' Rangarajan added that the AI-CoE will serve as a key research and resource centre at the national and international level. 'Our aim is to develop cutting-edge AI solutions, upskill our healthcare providers and improve the accessibility of quality healthcare to remote and marginalised sections of our population,' he said.
Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi to establish Center of Excellence for AI in healthcare
IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE). The MoU was formalised at a ceremony held at IIT Delhi by Prof M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. The AI-CoE aims to develop cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to support key national health programmes. This initiative stems from a ₹330 crore grant awarded jointly to both institutions by the Ministry of Education under the 'Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India' initiative, following a rigorous national selection process. The new center will serve as the principal execution body for this ambitious program. Prof Srinivas emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating, 'This MoU marks the beginning of transformative collaborative research with the potential to reshape healthcare across the country.' Echoing this vision, Prof. Rangan Banerjee remarked, 'A partnership between AIIMS and IIT Delhi can drive innovation in affordable healthcare. We are proud to shape this national center of excellence and look forward to a measurable impact on Indian lives.' Leading the initiative from AIIMS Delhi, Dr. Krithika Rangarajan, Chief Project Manager, said, 'As we explore this dynamic intersection of healthcare and technology, our focus remains clear—placing patients at the center and building systems that benefit every citizen.' From IIT Delhi, Prof. Chetan Arora, Chief Project Manager for the AI-CoE, shared his enthusiasm: 'The CoE will function as a key national and global research hub, leveraging indigenous AI solutions to transform public health. We aim to enhance healthcare delivery, skill development, and accessibility for underserved populations.' He added, 'This initiative builds upon a legacy of collaboration between IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi. Through the AI-CoE, we hope to establish a new benchmark for integrating healthcare with AI research, not just in India but around the world.'
