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.'
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