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United News of India
2 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
WHO recognises India's initiative in integrating AI with traditional medicine
New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) India's efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems have been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its newly released technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.' The document marks the first global roadmap on AI integration in traditional medicine and prominently features several Indian-led initiatives such as Ayush Grid and Ayurgenomics. It also acknowledged India as the first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), reflecting its long-standing commitment to preserving and digitising traditional medicinal knowledge. The release of the technical brief follows a proposal made by India at the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, leading to the formulation of this document. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, welcomed the recognition, noting that it reflects the deep commitment of Indian scientists and institutions. 'This underscores our alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to leverage technologies like AI to enhance the global relevance of Traditional Medicine,' he said. Jadhav cited several flagship platforms—SAHI portal, NAMASTE portal, and the Ayush Research Portal—as examples of how India is using digital technology to both preserve and globalise its traditional medicine systems. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, stated that the WHO brief documents a slew of key AI-powered innovations from India, including Prakriti-based machine learning models for predictive diagnostics, AI applications for analysing pulse, tongue, and constitution types using neural networks among others. Further, the development of artificial chemical sensors to assess traditional parameters such as Rasa (taste), Guna (quality), and Virya (potency) was highlighted as a promising technological advancement in the standardisation of traditional formulations. The WHO brief also praised India's broader push toward digital health literacy among Ayush practitioners and efforts to build interoperable health systems that integrate traditional and allopathic medicine. The rise of online consultations and AI-powered diagnostic tools is considered an imperative part of a holistic push to modernise and expand access to traditional healthcare services. UNI AJ AAB GNK
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
WHO unveils roadmap for AI use in traditional medicine
New Delhi: Accepting India's proposal in this regard, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has prepared the first-ever roadmap for use of Artificial Intelligence in traditional medicine. The document titled 'Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine ' was released on Friday. It mentions several initiatives taken by India to utilise AI and other digital tools for promotion of traditional systems of medicine. These include creation of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) to digitise text-based formulations of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and practices of Yoga and a project called Ayurgenomics that aims to blend Ayurvedic principles with modern genomics. Ayush secretary Rajesh Kotecha said India had proposed the formation of an AI-in-Traditional-Medicine in the Global Initiative in AI for Health (GI-AI4H), which was accepted by partner nations. "Now, we are actively working with international bodies to set global AI standards for traditional medicine," he said. The WHO technical brief provides a forward-looking roadmap for AI-enabled research, diagnostics and personalised treatment pathways in traditional medicine sector. Kotecha said that based on this roadmap, the ministry of Ayush is developing indigenous AI chatbots to support practitioners and patients, thereby accelerating the modernisation and global reach of traditional medicine. "The Ayush Grid is deploying AI-powered tools - predictive systems and yoga recommendation - for personalised and citizen-centric healthcare," he said. Union minister of state (IC), Ayush ministry, Prataprao Jadhav said the recognition of India's AI-driven initiatives in the WHO's technical brief is a testament to the dedication of the country's scientists to advancing traditional medicine by integrating it with the latest technology. "Through the integration of AI with Ayush systems, India is not only preserving its rich medical heritage but also setting new benchmarks in personalised and evidence-based healthcare for the world," Jadhav said. One of the standout features of the WHO brief is the mention of Ayurgenomics, a scientific breakthrough that combines genomics with Ayurvedic principles. This initiative aims to identify predictive disease markers and personalise health recommendations by using AI-based analysis of Ayurvedic constitution types. The document also highlights efforts to decode the genomic and molecular basis of herbal formulations for repurposing in modern disease conditions-a major leap in integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary science. India's initiatives to digitise traditional knowledge are being praised as global models for the preservation and responsible use of indigenous medical heritage.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
WHO unveils AI roadmap for traditional meds
NEW DELHI: Accepting India's proposal in this regard, the (WHO) has prepared the first-ever roadmap for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in traditional medicine. The document titled 'Mapping the application of AI in traditional medicine' was released on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It mentions several initiatives taken by India to utilise AI and other digital tools for promotion of traditional systems of medicine. These include creation of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) to digitise text-based formulations of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and practices of Yoga and a project called Ayurgenomics that aims to blend Ayurvedic principles with modern genomics. Ayush secretary Rajesh Kotecha said India had proposed the formation of an AI-in-Traditional-Medicine in the Global Initiative in AI for Health (GI-AI4H), which was accepted by partner nations. "Now, we are actively working with international bodies to set global AI standards for traditional medicine," he said. The WHO technical brief provides a forward-looking roadmap for AI-enabled research, diagnostics, and personalised treatment pathways in the traditional medicine sector. Kotecha said that based on this roadmap, the ministry of Ayush is developing indigenous AI chatbots to support practitioners and patients, thereby accelerating the modernisation and global reach of traditional medicine. Union minister of state (IC), ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav said the recognition of India's AI-driven initiatives in the WHO's technical brief is a testament to the dedication of the country's scientists to advancing traditional medicine by integrating it with the latest technology. One of the standout features of the WHO brief is Ayurgenomics, a scientific breakthrough that combines genomics with Ayurvedic principles. This initiative aims to identify predictive disease markers and personalise health recommendations by using AI-based analysis of Ayurvedic constitution types.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World Intellectual Property Day 2025: How Protecting Jyotish Can Unlock a $1 Trillion Opportunity and Shape India's Global Knowledge Leadership
On World Intellectual Property Day each year, we honour the knowledge systems, creativity, and innovation forming human development. It's time India too looks inward as countries protect their technological breakthroughs and artistic works to preserve one of its greatest intellectual assets: Jyotish, or Vedic astrology. Cultivated over millennia as part of the larger Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Jyotish is a sophisticated, evidence-rooted science rather than just a forecasting technique. It reflects the intellectual legacy of Bharat a knowledge tradition that not only formed our past but also offers powerful answers for the mental, environmental, social, and economic issues of the present and the future. Jyotish, on the other hand, runs the risk of being marginalized, misinterpreted, or even commercially abused by foreign organisations without organized legal protection, innovation-driven research, and worldwide positioning. Preserving Jyotish today is not just about preservation; it is also about opening India's next front of intellectual leadership. Vedic astrology and related knowledge systems can drive a $1 trillion contribution to India's economy over the next decade, via research, wellness applications, education, mental health frameworks, sustainable planning, and global cultural exports, provided the correct policy support and innovation ecosystem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Jyotish: A Pillar of India's Intellectual and Spiritual Legacy Deeply rooted in the Vedas and enhanced by centuries of academic polishing, Jyotish presents a whole picture of life including astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. Designed not only to forecast events but also to balance human existence with cosmic rhythms, it provides ageless insights on mental well-being, sustainable living, leadership, relationship dynamics, financial planning, and more. Jyotish is a bridge in a society more fractured by stress, environmental concerns, and existential ambiguity between science and spirituality, between fate and human choice. India can place Jyotish as a globally respected knowledge system not a superstition but a sophisticated, multidisciplinary science contributing to personal development, organizational strategies, mental health therapies, and planetary well-being by investing in innovation, evidence-backed research, and strong legal protection. Why Protect Jyotish Now? Astrology's worldwide appeal, which frequently draws much from Indian ideas, has skyrocketed in recent years. India runs the danger of losing control over one of its most important intellectual and spiritual gifts to human civilization, though, without a structured system to record, verify, and protect Jyotish methods and writings. Expanding the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) to incorporate Jyotish is absolutely vital to solve this discrepancy. Documenting classical texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Jataka Parijata, and Phaladeepika in a consistent, codified manner for future generations would validate them. Much like TKDL's function in safeguarding Ayurvedic knowledge, it would also stop biopiracy and misleading claims, therefore guaranteeing that old astrological information is not wrongly patented by foreign organizations. Safeguarding Jyotish will preserve its cultural and Vedic purity, enhance India's soft power by highlighting the richness of its native sciences, and set the groundwork for ethical, responsible worldwide use by means of established standards, certifications, and genuine educational frameworks. Protecting Jyotish: A Strategic Investment in India's Knowledge Economy Valued at more than $5 trillion, the worldwide wellness sector is seeing unmatched expansion in the need for traditional knowledge-based remedies ranging from energy healing techniques to mindfulness practices. Jyotish (Vedic astrology) stands especially well positioned to provide not only predictive insights but also transforming applications spanning mental wellness, preventative healthcare, sustainable living, career guidance, and leadership development in the midst of this growing wave of holistic living. Deeply ingrained in Vedic knowledge, Jyotish provides an integrative, time-tested framework that can handle some of the most pressing modern issues stress, emotional imbalance, environmental mismatch, and decision-making uncertainty. Promoting, protecting, and creating Jyotish can therefore be fundamental to India's developing cultural and economic soft power, therefore orienting it as a worldwide light of old yet very pertinent knowledge systems. India has to legalize Jyotish under programs such as the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), thereby guaranteeing the system's validity is maintained and acknowledged globally, therefore realizing its full potential. Beyond protection, there is a need to promote interdisciplinary study combining astrology, psychology, environmental sciences, behavioural economics, and management studies showing Jyotish's deep significance to contemporary scientific and social frameworks. Creating a reliable ecosystem around Jyotish by means of organized certifications for genuine practice and training will help ethical practice and knowledge spread all over the world. These actions will help India to generate millions of new jobs in many different industries wellness and mental health services, education, research institutions, technological innovations (such as tailored life-planning apps based on Jyotish principles), and creative industries including content, storytelling, and cultural tourism. Furthermore, by providing the world answers based on old knowledge but modified for contemporary needs, preserving and developing Jyotish will greatly increase India's cultural exports and diplomatic power. Jyotish and allied Vedic sciences can help to unlock nearly $1 trillion in economic value for India over the next decade if tackled strategically with expenditures in research, education, certification, and foreign advocacy. This would not only enhance India's internal economy but also confirm Bharat's status as a Global Knowledge Leader for the 21st century steering the globe toward a future that combines scientific investigation, holistic living, and spiritual well-being. Recommendations for the Government The Government has to act proactively and imaginatively if it is to really use the transforming power of Jyotish and include it into India's future development narrative. Establishing dedicated research centres, fellowships, and partnerships with respected universities around India and the world would help to encourage evidence-backed research in the subject of Jyotish first. Equally crucial is the requirement to launch multidisciplinary study initiatives combining Jyotish with disciplines including psychology, environmental science, behavioural economics, artificial intelligence, and data analytics thereby placing Vedic astrology not just as a separate practice but as a useful lens in several modern disciplines. Acknowledging the unavoidable technology-led upheaval, the Government should vigorously promote the digitization of genuine Jyotish knowledge, AI-driven tailored tools based on traditional systems, blockchain-based registries for authenticity, and smart certification platforms for practitioners. A specific Startup Innovation Fund run by ministries including AYUSH, Education, and Science & Technology would have to be established to financially assist young entrepreneurs, researchers, and technologists working on Jyotish-based applications, research models, and wellness solutions, thereby driving innovation. India can turn Jyotish into a vibrant, globally acknowledged knowledge ecosystem producing intellectual, cultural, and economic wealth for decades to come by fostering a supportive atmosphere for genuine modernization. The Road Ahead This World Intellectual Property Day, let us understand that safeguarding Jyotish is not just about maintaining tradition but also about guaranteeing India's position in the future worldwide knowledge economy. The real road as we approach Vikshit Bharat @2047 is to combine Adhyatmic Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence, so guaranteeing that old knowledge and contemporary creativity together form a more aware, strong, and rich society. This article is written by, Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Registered Pharmacist, Astro Numerologist, Life & Relationship Coach, Vaastu Expert , IKS Expert, I Ching Expert, Energy Healer, Music Therapist, and Founder, NumroVani..!! 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