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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Dr Abhijat Sheth takes charge as NMC Chairperson, prioritizes quality medical education
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Dr Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns. Dr Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in India and the UK, emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and fostering teamwork to achieve governmental objectives. Speaking to ANI, Dr Sheth said, 'My primary focus is to improve the quality of education, easing the excess and aiming towards the good governance and teamwork to meet the governmental objectives.' Dr Gangadhar had submitted his resignation due to health issues. ''Dr Gangadhar, former chairperson, NMC, had submitted his resignation last October. As there was no suitable candidate available, his tenure was continued,' Official Sources said Dr Sheth is also the President of the National Board of Examinations in Sciences (NBEMS). He will soon be joining as the chairperson of NMC, following a mutual discussion with Dr Gangadhar, the sources said. Dr Gangadhar's tenure saw significant reforms, including grading of medical colleges, WFME accreditation, and streamlined processes, bringing more transparency and consistency in functioning of NMC, revised and more practical CBME, tweaking the qualifications criteria for faculty to make it more user friendly, focusing on faculty development for better outcomes, getting all medical colleges to embrace patient safety at undergraduate level. He institutionalised the use of Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for real-time monitoring of faculty attendance, and he also advanced a shift towards competency-based undergraduate education. The National Medical Commision (NMC) is India's premier regulatory body overseeing medical education and practice. Committed to upholding the highest standards in healthcare education, N M C ensures the delivery of quality medical education and training across the nation. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Dr Abhijat Sheth appointed as NMC Chairperson, prioritises quality medical education
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Dr Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns. Dr Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in India and the UK, emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and fostering teamwork to achieve governmental objectives. Speaking to ANI, Dr Sheth said, 'My primary focus is to improve the quality of education, easing the excess and aiming towards the good governance and teamwork to meet the governmental objectives.' Dr Gangadhar had submitted his resignation due to health issues. ''Dr Gangadhar, former chairperson, NMC, had submitted his resignation last October. As there was no suitable candidate available, his tenure was continued,' Official Sources said Dr Sheth is also the President of the National Board of Examinations in Sciences (NBEMS). He will soon be joining as the chairperson of NMC, following a mutual discussion with Dr Gangadhar, the sources said. Dr Gangadhar's tenure saw significant reforms, including grading of medical colleges, WFME accreditation, and streamlined processes, bringing more transparency and consistency in functioning of NMC, revised and more practical CBME, tweaking the qualifications criteria for faculty to make it more user friendly, focusing on faculty development for better outcomes, getting all medical colleges to embrace patient safety at undergraduate level. He institutionalised the use of Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for real-time monitoring of faculty attendance, and he also advanced a shift towards competency-based undergraduate education. The National Medical Commision (NMC) is India's premier regulatory body overseeing medical education and practice. Committed to upholding the highest standards in healthcare education, N M C ensures the delivery of quality medical education and training across the nation. (ANI)
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana represents India in ILO meet on labour welfare
Telangana represented India at an ILO conference, highlighting the nation's challenges in protecting vulnerable workers. The presentation revealed a significant shortage of labor inspectors and underutilization of construction worker welfare funds. HYDERABAD: Telangana recently represented India at online global training conference of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held to analyse condition of workforce across countries. "We were asked to give a presentation on strengthening institutional and legislative frameworks for vulnerable workers in India. Our presentation will be taken as reference material for training purposes," said labour department additional commissioner E Gangadhar. Gangadhar served as the resource person representing the Turin-based International Training Centre, which is part of ILO. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The presentation stated that India has less than 1,000 labour inspectors for a workforce of over 450 million. As per a 2022 CAG audit, over 38,000 crore collected as construction worker welfare cess remained unused in state coffers, highlighting serious institutional bottlenecks in fund utilisation despite, the presentation said. It pointed out that the gap between legislative promises and actual conditions arises from several factors: chronic underinvestment in labour administration and inspection systems, among others.
New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Yoga essential for health, says Guntur Collector
GUNTUR: Guntur Collector S Nagalakshmi on Wednesday emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into daily routines for physical, mental, and overall wellbeing during the Yogandhra 2025 event at Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU). The programme, part of the lead-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Joining Collector Nagalakshmi were AP Higher Education Council Chairman Prof. K Madhumurthy, Krishna University VC Prof. Ramji, ANU VC Prof. Gangadhar, and Joint Collector A Bhargav Tej. She said over the past month, yoga awareness drives have been conducted across the district, including master-trainer training at village secretariats. She announced plans for mass yoga demonstrations at 5,000 sites on June 21. Prof. Madhumurthy highlighted that PM Narendra Modi, CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan will take part in the main International Yoga Day programme in Vizag, reinforcing yoga's role in promoting physical and mental health globally. Prof. Gangadhar thanked affiliated colleges and staff for organising the district-level celebrations, which saw over 8,000 students and faculty performing yoga under the coordination of E Radhika. Following the demonstration, all participants pledged to practise yoga regularly and lead drug‑free lives. Key attendees included Dr. Vijayalakshmi (Yoga Nodal Officer), AP Skill Development Corporation MD S Ganesh Kumar and others.
International Business Times
15-06-2025
- Health
- International Business Times
Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnostics: How Multimodal Generative AI is Transforming Precision Oncology
As the global burden of cancer continues to rise, early detection and personalized treatment remain among the most pressing challenges in oncology. Traditional diagnostic workflows—fragmented across imaging, pathology, and clinical records—often delay intervention and limit physicians' ability to see the full patient picture. Addressing this critical gap, Gangadhar Vasanthapuram, an innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medical imaging, introduces a new class of diagnostic intelligence: a multimodal AI framework that unifies visual, textual, and biological signals to dramatically improve diagnostic precision. In his recent landmark work, "Integrating Multimodal Generative AI and LLMs for Precision Oncology Diagnostics," Gangadhar outlines how generative AI models, large language models (LLMs), and federated learning architectures can be orchestrated to deliver faster, context-rich, and explainable cancer diagnostics that support both clinicians and patients at scale. "We're at an inflection point where machines can not only interpret medical images but also contextualize them using clinical narratives, pathology reports, and genomic cues," Gangadhar notes. "This is not just automation—it's an augmentation of human expertise with AI-driven insight." From Fragmented Data to Unified Diagnostic Intelligence The study draws from real-world oncology workflows and demonstrates how AI can bridge gaps across traditionally siloed diagnostic processes. The multimodal system leverages foundational vision-language models trained on vast image-text datasets and fine-tuned on domain-specific medical corpora. Key outcomes from early-stage clinical deployments include: 30% increase in early-stage cancer detection across lung and breast cases 40-minute average diagnostic turnaround, down from over 4 hours Seamless integration of imaging (CT, MRI, histopathology), EMR notes, and lab reports into a single decision-support interface By harnessing LLMs like BioGPT and MedPaLM to interpret unstructured physician notes and correlate them with image-based models, Gangadhar's framework offers clinicians a richer diagnostic context, highlighting anomalies, identifying rare correlations, and even suggesting potential next steps in the diagnostic pathway. Building Interpretable and Ethical AI for Healthcare At the core of this framework is a strong emphasis on explainability and auditability. Recognizing the critical role of trust in medical AI, Gangadhar has embedded mechanisms that make the model's inferences transparent and traceable. From heatmap-based image attention to confidence scoring and rationale summaries in diagnostic reports, every recommendation made by the system is backed by a clear visual and textual justification. These features not only help clinicians validate AI insights but also support compliance with regulatory frameworks like HIPAA, GDPR, and emerging AI ethics standards. Federated learning architectures ensure data privacy by training models locally on hospital servers, minimizing data movement while benefiting from aggregated model improvements. Hospitals retain data sovereignty while contributing to a collective improvement of diagnostic intelligence. A Strategic Leap Toward Scalable Precision Medicine This AI-powered approach isn't just about speeding up diagnostics—it's about fundamentally reshaping how oncology care is delivered. By aligning multimodal diagnostics with real-time data processing, Gangadhar's framework enables personalized care at scale, even in resource-constrained environments. One pilot study in a public healthcare network showed a 2.4x improvement in diagnostic consistency across geographically dispersed hospitals, thanks to standardized AI interpretation layered over diverse medical infrastructure. Importantly, the system is architected for modular expansion. Future phases include predictive models for tumor progression, AI-led treatment recommendation engines, and LLMs trained on clinical trial literature to support oncologists in evidence-based decision-making. Future-Forward Oncology: Scaling AI with Purpose As AI becomes increasingly integral to healthcare, Gangadhar's vision sets a compelling precedent for the future of precision medicine. His multimodal diagnostic framework positions AI not as a replacement for clinicians but as a trusted partner that enhances their ability to make timely, accurate, and life-saving decisions. With future enhancements already in progress—such as behavioral baselining, risk scoring, and outcome prediction based on longitudinal health data—this innovation marks a turning point in how cancer care is conceptualized and delivered. As oncology evolves toward an era of real-time, data-driven decision-making, Gangadhar's work makes a powerful case for AI that is human-aligned, clinically interpretable, and built for global impact. About Gangadhar Vasanthapuram Gangadhar Vasanthapuram is a seasoned technology leader and enterprise architect with 20+ years of experience in cloud, AI, and advanced computing—particularly in regulated sectors like healthcare and life sciences. With over 15 years in software engineering and 4+ years in change management, he blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. He holds certifications such as PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM-II, ICP-ACC, and various cloud credentials. Gangadhar is a proven leader in enterprise Agile transformations, driving SAFe adoption, aligning Agile Release Trains, and enabling cross-functional collaboration. His current focus is on building transparent, clinically interpretable AI systems that support—rather than replace—professionals in high-stakes fields like oncology and precision medicine.
