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Time of India
an hour ago
- Health
- Time of India
IIT Delhi, AIIMS join hands for AI centre
New Delhi: IIT Delhi and AIIMS have joined hands to establish a Centre of Excellence for AI in healthcare, which will focus on developing AI-based solutions for supporting key national health programmes in the country. The institutes signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the centre. 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'. M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS Delhi, expressed his confidence in the initiative. "This MoU marks the beginning of far-reaching collaborative research that has the potential to change the face of healthcare in the country," he said. Echoing the enthusiasm, IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee highlighted the potential of the partnership in advancing affordable healthcare solutions. "A partnership between AIIMS and IIT Delhi has the potential to transform AI for affordable healthcare. We hope that our output will impact the lives of Indians," he said. Leading the project from AIIMS Delhi, Dr Krithika Rangarajan emphasized the patient-centric nature of the initiative. She reiterated that the centre's work will be deeply rooted in improving healthcare access and outcomes for all citizens. "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," she noted.
News18
a day ago
- 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
a day ago
- 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
a day ago
- 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.'
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Year after acid attack, conflicting accounts and a Jharkhand family still waiting for justice, reconstructive surgery
In April 2024, Hasina Bibi, 37, a single mother of three, was sleeping on the roof of their family-run eatery in the Rajmahal subdivision of Jharkhand's Sahebganj district when, at around midnight, a man allegedly climbed up from a neighbouring building and threw acid on her. Her 13-year-old daughter, elderly mother, and brother were also attacked. Hasina and her daughter suffered over 50% burns, leaving them permanently disabled. Over a year later, living in a rented house, Hasina says they still receive threats from the accused. Initially treated at Dhanbad Government Hospital and Ranchi's RIMS for six months, the family was moved to Rajmahal Hospital in October 2024 for contracture treatment and skin grafts. In April 2025, they were referred back to RIMS, but surgery is still pending. Doctors now recommend they be moved to AIIMS Delhi for better treatment. They are yet to be moved. The daughter, once the winner of a school dance competition, lost an eye and hearing in one ear. Her dreams of becoming a makeup artist are on hold. 'No one from school calls me anymore,' she says. A writ petition filed in March this year at the Jharkhand High Court by a team of advocates alleged that Hasina's neighbours had set fire to her home in February 2024, following which they had to move to the roof of their eatery. It also said that after the acid attack accused, identified as Manish Kumar, attacked them on the roof, the victims were moved to the dengue ward at the Rajmahal sub-divisional hospital instead of the burns ward. They now live in rented accommodations. Hasina claims that when Manish attacked them with acid, two others — her neighbours — were standing outside and that it was them who had 'orchestrated the attack'. The police, however, deny this. The petition at the High Court seeks increased compensation, rehabilitation and suitable shelter. Meanwhile, a case has been ongoing at a lower court since July 8, last year — based on an FIR filed by Hasina's brother Alam, who was also a victim of the acid attack, in April 2024 under IPC sections 341, 450, 326(a), 504, and 34. Now, Alam has been missing for three months, while Hasina's elder daughter is trying to run the eatery. The first hearing in the lower court's case was held on August 17 last year, with the next hearing scheduled for June 19, 2025. The FIR names the two neighbours also as accused. There are conflicting accounts of why the attack happened. Hasina says the motive was a land dispute: 'They wanted my land. When I refused, they tried to kill me.' She says that her son had eloped with a woman from a different community in 2022, and that the neighbours tried to use the outrage around this to pressure her into leaving her land. She alleges that they roped in Manish to mount further pressure on her. Police said Manish, 28, who is from Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh and worked at a factory, told them he was romantically involved with Hasina, became jealous, and attacked her after suspecting infidelity. He allegedly admitted to stealing acid from the factory where he worked. He also sustained burns on his face and hands during the attack and was later arrested. Hasina denies any relationship and alleges that the factory Manish worked in was owned by her neighbour's brother. She says he harassed her and once took her and her daughters to Panipat under false pretences. She also questioned how acid was accessible at the factory. She also alleged that despite the neighbours being named in the FIR, police are only pursuing Manish. Vimlesh Tripathi, the Deputy Superintendent of Police and investigating officer, acknowledged the complaint but said their investigations had shown no connection between the neighbours and Manish. Tripathi says Hasina had an affair with Manish and that he acted out of jealousy — a claim Hasina strongly denies. She says she warned the neighbours about Manish's behaviour just a day before the attack. When brought back to RIMS on April 4, Hasina and her daughter were admitted to general surgery. 'We just eat, sleep, and wait,' Hasina said. 'Why is no one helping us? This is a question for the entire system.' RIMS Superintendent Dr Hitendra Birua said Hasina and her daughter had been referred to AIIMS, Delhi, and that the Jharkhand government would cover all treatment costs. Compensation of Rs 1 lakh was initially given to each family member, and Hasina and her daughter later received Rs 3 lakh more each. Officer Tripathi said this aligns with state government norms of Rs 2-7 lakh per victim based on severity. However, the petition filed by lawyers in the High Court says this is insufficient and demands at least Rs 25 lakh per victim. 'Even going by the IO's version, they haven't received the full amount. Even the amount set by NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) isn't adequate,' one of the lawyers said. photo: Inside the family's old house, which was destroyed in a fire. Express Shubham Tigga hails from Chhattisgarh and studied journalism at the Asian College of Journalism. He previously reported in Chhattisgarh on Indigenous issues and is deeply interested in covering socio-political, human rights, and environmental issues in mainland and NE India. Presently based in Pune, he reports on civil aviation, other transport sectors, urban mobility, the gig economy, commercial matters, and workers' unions. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More
