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Indian technology conclave highlights artificial intelligence in healthcare and accessibility

A government-backed technology conclave in Varanasi explored how artificial intelligence can expand medical diagnostics and remote patient care.

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Artificial intelligence tools could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics, and remote patient monitoring across India, according to ET HealthWorld. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S. Krishnan outlined the potential of AI-driven solutions at a recent technology conclave in Varanasi. The event focused on how digital technologies can make healthcare services more affordable and accessible. [1]

The conclave, titled AI for Health and Assistive Technologies, was organised by Software Technology Parks of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The organization partnered with the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship at IIT BHU to host the gathering. [1]

Quality assurance and testing standards across electronics and IT domains in India are supported by the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate, which was established in 1980. [2]

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In short

  • MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan spoke at a technology conclave in Varanasi on AI applications in healthcare.
  • The AI for Health and Assistive Technologies conclave was organised by STPI and CIIE at IIT BHU.
  • Artificial intelligence solutions were presented to improve disease screening and remote patient monitoring.

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  1. [1]MeitY-backed conclave explores AI applications in healthcare, assistive technologiesET HealthWorld, 8d ago (the report this story comes from)

Background

  1. [2]Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification on Wikipedia

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