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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
CM Naidu inaugurates Andhra's first Digital Nerve Centre in Kuppam
Kuppam (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the state's first Tata Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) in Chittoor district, which offers connected, continuous, proactive, and patient-centric healthcare to strengthen public health infrastructure. Linked to 13 primary health centres (PHCs) and 92 village health centres, the Tata DiNC offers 12 primary healthcare services and digitalises patients' health records. "Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Tata Digital Nerve Centre, the first such facility established in Kuppam," a press release said. The DiNC integrates healthcare facilities and resources across the constituency, improving care through digital tools and standardised health protocols. The initiative promises early diagnosis, personalised counselling, better coordination, improved patient convenience, lower costs, and virtual specialist access at PHCs. In the first phase, DiNC services have been rolled out in Kuppam. They will be expanded across Chittoor district in the second phase and statewide in the third, the release added. "In the second phase, we will integrate all PHCs across the Chittoor district. We will also sync Ayushman Bharat and NTR Vaidya Seva schemes with this initiative," Naidu said. Ayushman Bharat, according to the NHA website, is an attempt to move from a sectoral and segmented approach of health service delivery to a comprehensive, need-based health care service. NTR Vaidya Seva is the flagship health scheme of the state government, aimed at providing quality healthcare to the poor. The TDP chief added that the government is working to extend quality healthcare services while digitising people's health records. He asserted that the Kuppam DiNC will serve as a global model by incorporating cutting-edge technology, including Artificial Intelligence. Naidu also directed officials to use technology to reduce healthcare costs. He noted that the state spends Rs 19,000 crore annually on health and called for steps to bring this down through technology-driven solutions.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
CM opens AP's 1st Digital Nerve Centre
Kuppam (Chittoor dist): Andhra Pradesh on Thursday took a significant leap in healthcare innovation with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurating the state's first Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) at the Kuppam Area Hospital. This initiative, a collaborative effort with Tata Trusts and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims at integrating all health services under a single digital platform, beginning in Kuppam and slated for statewide expansion. The DiNC is designed to seamlessly connect hospitals, primary health centres (PHCs), and village clinics, ensuring that a patient's complete medical history is accessible digitally from anywhere, at any time. This integration is expected to facilitate quicker diagnoses, enhance coordination among medical professionals, and streamline follow-up care. From lab results to prescriptions, all vital health information will be digitized, empowering doctors to make more informed and efficient decisions. "This is not just a model for Andhra Pradesh, but for the world," stated the Chief Minister after the inauguration. He emphasised that the project transcends mere digitalisation, focusing instead on leveraging technology to profoundly improve people's lives. Highlighting the state's annual healthcare expenditure of approximately Rs 19,000 crore, the CM underscored the potential of artificial intelligence and advanced data systems to reduce costs while simultaneously delivering superior healthcare services. Currently, the newly launched centre links 13 PHCs and 92 village health centres within the Kuppam region. This connectivity enables real-time health tracking and ensures rapid response during medical emergencies. During the launch, Chief Minister Naidu and Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav also engaged with local health workers to assess the system's practical implementation and effectiveness on the ground. Looking ahead, the government plans to roll out the DiNC system across the remaining part of the Chittoor district in its next phase, followed by a full-scale implementation throughout Andhra Pradesh. The strategy also includes deploying mobile medical units for regular blood tests and more rigorous monitoring of maternal health, with a strong emphasis on preventive care. A significant strength of the DiNC system lies in its inclusivity, bringing frontline healthcare workers, including Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Anganwadi staff, into the digital loop. This ensures that even remote and rural communities benefit from enhanced health services. Special Chief Secretary MT Krishna Babu, Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare Veerapandian, Collector Sumit Kumar, DM&HO Dr DT Sudha Rani, and other senior officials also attended the programme.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM to interact with voters in Kuppam tomorrow
Tirupati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will arrive in Kuppam on Tuesday evening for a two-day visit to his own constituency, with a packed schedule of welfare inspections, public interactions, and project inaugurations. The Chief Minister is expected to land at the helipad arranged at Thummisi in Santhipuram mandal at 5.20 pm from Bengaluru airport on July 1. He will then proceed to his residence in Kadapalle, where he is scheduled to arrive by 5.35 pm. On the second day of the visit, Naidu will begin his day at 8 am with a door-to-door campaign at Thimmaraju Palli village in Santhipuram mandal. As part of the Telugu Desam Party's newly launched 'Kutumba Sadhikara Samithi' (KSS) initiative, the CM will personally interact with around 60 voters in the residential area, seeking feedback on the government's performance over the past year and explaining the welfare and development schemes implemented. By 10.50 am, he will reach the AP Model School in Thummisi, where he will participate in various development and welfare programmes, followed by a public meeting where he will address the people. Later in the afternoon, the CM will return to his Kadapalle residence by 1.55 pm. and will then visit the Kuppam Area Hospital at 3.05 pm to inaugurate the Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) set up by Tata Group, aimed at enhancing digital health infrastructure. The Chief Minister will leave Thummisi helipad at 4.20 pm to return to Bengaluru. In preparation for the visit, district Collector Sumit Kumar and Superintendent of Police VN Manikanta Chandolu conducted an Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) review at all major locations. The Collector instructed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements, particularly at the helipad area in Dunkumanipalle near Thummisi Panchayat and the Chief Minister's residence in Kadapalle. As part of the security and logistic measures, barricading, sanitation of the surroundings, and beautification works for the public meeting venue have been ordered. Special focus was placed on the Chief Minister's house and the Thimmarajupalle village, where the door-to-door campaign will cover 28 houses. The Collector also emphasised the importance of lighting and ventilation at the public meeting venue to make the atmosphere pleasant for attendees. At Kuppam Area Hospital, robust security and availability of medical services were stressed in light of the DiNC inauguration. Officials from various departments, including Joint Collector G Vidyadhari, DPO Prabhakar, RDO Srinivasulu Raju, and Additional SP Nanda Kishore, participated in the preparatory review meetings and field visits.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on two-day visit to Kuppam
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to arrive on a two-day official visit to Kuppam in Chittoor district on July 1, 2025. District Collector Sumit Kumar said the Chief Minister will arrive at the helipad at Tummisi village in Shanthipuram mandal at 5.20 p.m. on July 1 and proceed to his residence at Kadapalli village. On July 2, Mr. Naidu will commence the day with a door-to-door campaign at Thimmarajupalle village in the morning, followed by participation in developmental and welfare initiatives at A.P. Model School in Tummisi at 10:50 a.m. and a public meeting at the venue. In the afternoon, the Chief Minister will inaugurate a Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) at Kuppam Government Area Hospital, commissioned with technical support from the Tata Group. In the evening, Mr. Naidu will make his departure to Bengaluru Airport from the helipad at Tummisi.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chittoor district officials gear up for Naidu's Kuppam visit
The Chittoor district administration is gearing up for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's visit to the Kuppam Assembly constituency. While an official schedule is yet to be released, District Collector Sumit Kumar held a meeting with the key officials on Sunday to coordinate arrangements. A press release said that the Chief Minister is likely to stay overnight at his Kuppam residence and take part in multiple public programmes the next day. The visit includes a visit to an anganwadi centre, addressing a public meeting, inspecting exhibition stalls, and distributing financial benefits and assets to the beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes. The District Collector directed municipal and panchayat officials in Kuppam to ensure cleanliness in the municipality of Kuppam and Santhipuram mandal headquarters. During the proposed visit, Mr. Naidu is expected to inaugurate the Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) at Kuppam Government Hospital, designed and developed with the support of Tata Consultancy Services. Mr. Sumit Kumar instructed the department heads to submit a comprehensive DPR on ongoing development works in the constituency.
