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The first roundtable titled ‘Amrit Arogya: AI for Health, Healing and New Horizons in Care’ , focused on healthcare and brought together over 20 leaders across government, public health, academia, philanthropy, and India’s emerging health-tech ecosystem.

Sehraj Singh, Managing Director, Prosus India, remarked at the session, “At Prosus, our belief is simple – when innovation is inclusive, growth becomes sustainable. Through this partnership with MeitY, we aim to help India define what a truly human-centric AI future can look like for the world.”

The roundtable was co-chaired by Mr. Rentala Chandrashekhar, Chairman, Centre for the Digital Future and Former Secretary (IT & Telecom), and Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chair, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and Former Chief Scientist, WHO and Former Director General, ICMR.

Opening the discussion, Mr. Rentala Chandrashekhar said, “AI’s real promise lies not just in diagnostics or automation, but in democratizing access to quality healthcare while creating millions of new jobs. The goal is to reimagine India’s healthcare ecosystem – enhancing outcomes, not replacing people.”

Emphasizing the centrality of people-first innovation, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chair, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and Former Chief Scientist, WHO noted, “AI should not be a substitute for care; it should be a supplement. The measure of success is not in how many algorithms we develop, but in whether health outcomes improve. Responsible innovation must always prioritize people.”

Discussions highlighted how AI is poised to play a transformative role in diagnostics, preventive care, telemedicine, and chronic disease management, particularly in underserved regions. Founders and health-tech leaders including SigTuple, O-Health, Tata MD, and Carnegie Mellon University’s Digital Vaccine Project presented real-world use cases demonstrating scalable models for impact.

A recurring theme was the need for strong, secure, and interoperable data ecosystems to enable innovation responsibly and at scale. Dr. R.S. Sharma, Former CEO, National Health Authority, stated, “India already holds one of the world’s richest health data repositories. The opportunity lies in unlocking this value through privacy-by-design frameworks and federated data architectures that enable innovation while protecting citizens.”

The roundtable also surfaced proposals to accelerate India’s leadership in human-centered health AI, including the creation of a National AI Health Mission, a shared data collaboration framework between government and industry, and a national framework for AI safety and evaluation.

The Amrit Arogya roundtable marks the first in a five-part national series. Upcoming discussions will focus on Agriculture (Amrit Krishi), Education (Amrit Vidya), Manufacturing (Amrit Udyog), and Finance & Governance (Amrit Niti). Insights from all five will shape the AI for All White Paper, to be launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in February.

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The workshop outlined Bhashini’s vision for digital inclusivity and showcased its AI-driven language solutions, including real-time translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice-to-voice translation between Indian languages and English. Discussions focused on Tripura’s role in integrating these capabilities into governance and strategies to promote regional languages on digital platforms and government applications.

Many citizens in rural and tribal areas of Tripura struggle with language barriers, as most government digital platforms operate in English or Hindi. By enabling services in local languages, Bhashini will bridge this gap and make governance more inclusive. Its multilingual capabilities can be integrated with the CM Helpline, eVidhan, Kisan Sahayata App, e-District, and Amar Sarkar, improving citizen engagement. The CCTNS platform can also benefit from voice-based data entry and FIR translations, making legal and administrative processes more accessible.

Tripura is now the first northeastern state, the first in eastern India, and the eighth state in India to sign an MoU with Bhashini. It also joins a select group of states that have conducted focused workshops on multilingual governance. This pioneering move underscores Tripura’s commitment to digital inclusivity and leveraging technology for citizen-centric governance.

By integrating Bhashini into its e-Governance framework, Tripura aims to reduce the digital divide, enhance policy implementation, and strengthen regional identity. This initiative, backed by DIBD-MeitY, marks a transformative step toward a more inclusive, technology-driven administration, ensuring that Tripura’s linguistic diversity is embraced in governance.

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The Bhashini platform provides robust multilingual support for the ‘Digital Lost & Found Solution,’ streamlining the process of assisting pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh. Attendees can register lost or found items using voice commands in their native languages, with real-time text and voice translation facilitating smooth communication. The system is integrated with a multilingual chatbot to address visitor queries and assist with kiosk navigation. Additionally, a mobile app and kiosk system translate essential guidelines into local languages, ensuring ease of access for all. Collaboration with police authorities enables seamless real-time communication, further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of support services for the event.

The Kumbh Sah’AI’yak chatbot, is an AI-driven, voice-enabled assistant designed to redefine visitor assistance during the Maha Kumbh 2025. Powered by cutting-edge AI technologies such as Llama LLM, this chatbot provides real-time information and navigation support in 11 languages, including Hindi, English, and other Indian languages. By integrating with Bhashini’s language translation ecosystem, it offers a seamless, multilingual experience tailored to the diverse needs of pilgrims. The chatbot aims to enrich the Maha Kumbh experience by ensuring personalized assistance and effortless communication, leaving visitors with cherished memories of the event.

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Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH stated “SAMRIDH program has been instrumental in enabling BIMTECH to further this mission by providing resources and insights tailored to the unique needs of early-stage ventures. Our researchers and faculty actively contribute to building a knowledge foundation that startups can draw upon to make informed decisions, innovate more effectively, and stay ahead in competitive markets. BIMTECH is committed to creating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem where startups can grow with a strong foundation in research, continuous learning, and a passion for meaningful impact.”

Dr. Shalini Singh, Chairperson; Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development and Acting CEO of AIC BIMTECH, sheds light by stating “At AIC BIMTECH, we provide comprehensive support for startups offering not just soft infrastructure and co working spaces but also invaluable mentorship, extensive networking, opportunities for market access, investor connections, and a range of business development activities. This approach ensures that startups are equipped with the right tools and resources to scale their operations, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving market landscape.”

With a strong commitment to create a dynamic ecosystem, AIC BIMTECH has successfully supported around 400 startups and established more than 200 partnerships, fostering a vibrant incubation environment.  Birla Institute of Management Technology has also empowered these startups to accelerate their growth by providing tailored mentorship, strategic business networking, team-building support, investor relations, and helping them secure the resources essential for scaling.

The eight start-ups supported by AIC BIMTECH are Cunomial, Credit Siddhi, Origin Connect, Transport Simple, Vacus, Fabrik, Detrocel, and Ecotio. These start-ups are making notable progress in their respective fields, fostering innovation, creating Job opportunities, generating revenue, and making a significant impact on India’s economy.

Inspired by its founders Late Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala Birla, BIMTECH pioneered innovative programs like PGDM, PGDM-International Business (IB), PGDM-Retail Management (RM), and PGDM-Insurance Business Management (IBM), nurturing individuals into global leaders. Also, BIMTECH is now AACSB accredited, joining the Ivy League of Top Globally Recognized B-Schools. Fostering a symbiotic relationship, the institute excels in management education, supported by its globally placed robust alumni network of over 8000 individuals.

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The strategic collaboration is to drive indigenisation efforts and harness the collective expertise of both organisations to accelerate innovation and technological advancements in areas of mutual interest.

The MoU delineates a comprehensive framework for collaborative research, development, and training initiatives, with an emphasis on the creation of Make-in-India Integrated Circuit (IC) / System-on-Chip (SoC) and Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) solutions for automotive, industrial, and energy applications.

The opportunities to strengthen India’s economic foundation through indigenous semiconductor design & development are immense, particularly by reducing reliance on electronic imports from abroad. The collaborative efforts in developing specialised semiconductor technologies will be pivotal in advancing Indian processor cores, Intellectual Properties, and SoCs – the most cost-intensive components within the semiconductor value chain.

Congratulating both the organisations, Dr Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator, (R&D E&IT) from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY), said: “The signing of this MoU between L&T Semiconductor Technologies and C-DAC indicates the Government’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that drive innovation and economic growth. This collaboration not only underscores the importance of indigenisation in the semiconductor sector but also paves the way for India to take a leadership role on the global stage. We look forward to the transformative impact that this partnership will have on the nation’s technological landscape.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sandeep Kumar, Chief Executive – LTSCT, said: “This collaboration, led by LTSCT, will create a powerful commercialisation programme for advanced technologies created by C-DAC in semiconductor design & development, embedded software, open-source OS, HPC and power systems. C-DAC’s deep pipeline of indigenous IPs, including the VEGA processor, application design and FPGA validation will be turned into global product opportunities by LTSCT. The joint efforts are anticipated to yield innovative products and solutions that will benefit diverse sectors of the Indian economy while significantly enhancing the nation’s technological capabilities and positioning India as a leader in each of the sectors.”

Mr Magesh E, Director General – C-DAC, highlighted that the collaboration will significantly boost the semiconductor industry and strengthen the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) ecosystem. “The partnership in developing Vega based indigenous ICs and SoCs is set to accelerate the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat by enabling the development of cutting-edge products and solutions for automotive, industrial, ICT infrastructure and the energy sectors. With a shared vision and the capability to deliver world-class solutions, this collaboration is expected to break new ground in semiconductor and related domains,” he said.

Both LTSCT and C-DAC have expressed unwavering enthusiasm for the potential outcomes of this collaboration and reaffirm their commitment to working in concert to achieve a shared vision in meeting country dreams.  LTSCT is committed to being a trusted partner to the Government of India, playing a crucial role in realising the vision of technological self-reliance on the global stage.

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