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India Gazette
16 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India has witnessed unprecedented digital revolution in past 11 years: JP Nadda
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Union Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Thursday highlighted India's 'unprecedented' digital revolution in the last 11 years, adding that the transformation has bridged the digital divide and ensured that technology reaches every citizen. In a post on X, Nadda said that governance is more transparent and efficient under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Over the past 11 years, India has witnessed an unprecedented digital revolution under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. This transformation has not only connected millions but also bridged the digital divide, ensuring that technology reaches every citizen,' Nadda said. 'Today, governance is more transparent and efficient than ever before. Major government schemes are integrated with real-time digital dashboards, promoting transparency and delivering direct benefits to citizens,' he added. He mentioned that central schemes such as UPI, DigiLocker, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, U-WIN, CoWIN and e-Sanjeevani have empowered millions. 'Innovations like UPI, DigiLocker, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, U-WIN, CoWIN and e-Sanjeevani are not just digital platforms; they have empowered millions. 'Let's celebrate this Digital India journey as it paves the way towards a Viksit Bharat @2047,' he said on X. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's digital and technological progress, stating that the country is making remarkable progress in the innovation and application of technology. The Prime Minister highlighted that the digital progress is also strengthening the country's efforts towards becoming self-reliant in the technology sector. Taking to his X social media platform, PM Modi shared a post by MyGovIndia, which talks about how India could become the next technology powerhouse of the world and the steps taken by the Union Government in the past 11 years in the sector. 'Powered by the youth of India, we are making remarkable progress in the innovation and application of technology. 'It is also strengthening our efforts to become self-reliant and a global tech powerhouse,' PM Modi said. India has recorded a surge of 2500 times in the volume of UPI transactions, with data showing that UPI transactions, which were at 0.93 crore in April 2017 increased to 1867.70 crore by April 2025. India is also leading the digital payment revolution, wherein more than Rs 260 lakh crore transactions have been processed with Rs 18,600 crore transactions annually. UPI's acceptance in the world has also increased and it is live in seven countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Nepal, France, Mauritius, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. India also stands as the world's cheapest mobile data provider, with more than 94 crore broadband connections and more than 120 crore telephone subscribers. A total of 2.18 lakh gram panchayats have been connected through optical fibre networks under the Bharat Net scheme and 6.92 lakh km of fibre cable has been laid. The Union Government has also showcased interest in Artificial Intelligence with three AI Centres of Excellence to be set up in top educational institutions. India is also working on the development of AI models such as BharatGen, Sarvam-1, Chitralekha and Hanooman's Everest 1.0. On June 10, Prime Minister Modi shared an article on the government's commitment to advancing India's digital connectivity over the past 11 years. (ANI)
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
‘Revamp E-Prescription Rules': Chemist Lobby Asks For Mandatory ‘Dispensed' Stamp To Curb Re-Use
Last Updated: The letter flagged that a patient could use the same prescription as a soft copy or a printout of the soft copy at different pharmacies to repeatedly purchase the same medicines The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) has written to the apex drug regulator demanding 'urgent modifications" to the current rules governing e-prescribing and e-prescriptions to 'prevent inconvenience, misuse and contravention of laws". In a detailed letter, seen by News18, the lobby of pharmacists has pointed out loopholes in the country's telemedicine practice guidelines and the health ministry's e-Sanjeevani guidelines. The letter sent to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on June 9 highlights concerns regarding the current guidelines, which allow prescriptions to be sent directly to patients following teleconsultations. 'The issue is that the same prescription, as a soft copy or a printout of the soft copy, could be shown or used by the patient at different pharmacies to repeatedly purchase the same medicines listed on it. This can lead to repeat dispensing and misuse and is detrimental to public health," the letter said. It added that current guidelines lack 'any means of checking, confirming, or stopping this". The IPA has called for the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and Rules to be revised so that 'the pharmacist must put a 'Dispensed' stamp on an original printout of the prescription," and that this provision be expanded to cover e-prescriptions as well. Adapt the global ecosystem According to the letter, which is also sent to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), e-prescribing systems are globally proven to enhance efficiency and safety, but India must tailor its approach to local conditions. The letter cites the example of Australia, stating that the country also introduced electronic prescribing in May 2020 after they built a robust system that allows doctors to electronically prescribe medications to patients in the form of an encrypted QR code or text message. The catch here is that upon visiting the pharmacy of his choice, the patient shows the QR Code or text message, and the pharmacy scans it. Following this, the prescription is generated. 'The safety factor here is that the patient cannot repeatedly use the same prescription," the letter said. What should India do? 'We request you to please understand the situation: Very often, such e-prescriptions will be from doctors who are not from the patient's city or state. The pharmacist to whom the patient brings the prescription is in a dilemma as to whether the prescription is authentic or not." To eliminate such ambiguity, the IPA in the letter suggests a systemic overhaul. 'The law must mandate that the doctor either electronically send the prescription directly to the pharmacy or provide it in an encrypted mode to the patient, which only a pharmacy can decode, and not the patient." Highlighting the role of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), one of the flagship schemes of the Modi government, the letter said, 'The ABDM is already in the process of providing unique identities to pharmacies and pharmacists; integrating the receipt and access of e-prescriptions should be a natural extension of this initiative." Experts hold a different view While the IPA has called for a system that withholds direct prescription access from consumers, experts News18 spoke to hold a different view. 'The intention of IPA is in the right direction, but it won't be correct to take away the rights of patients. This will shift all power into the hands of pharmacists and pharmacies," said a former official from the National Medical Council (NMC) who was part of the panel framing the telemedicine guidelines. Echoing a similar observation, another official, an industry veteran running a successful e-pharmacy firm, told News18 that the suggestion 'restricts choice for a consumer and structurally will create a doctor-pharmacy nexus, taking away the freedom of choice from a consumer". 'Also, if the pharmacy to which the prescription goes does not have all the medicines in the prescription, which is very normal – then the consumer has no method of access," he said, adding that the pharmacies have no incentive to provide service and affordability to the patients since the consumer is helpless and dependent on them. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 10, 2025, 09:36 IST News india 'Revamp E-Prescription Rules': Chemist Lobby Asks For Mandatory 'Dispensed' Stamp To Curb Re-Use
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Prepare training courses considering need for skilled manpower with AI in various sectors: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that Microsoft and government departments should discuss and prepare skill development training courses keeping in mind the need for skilled manpower with knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many sectors like agriculture, industry, trade, cooperation, education, health and urban development. There should be separate courses for Industrial Training Institute (ITIs), polytechnic, degree and postgraduate students, he said. To prepare the courses, the departments of industry, technical education and skill development should play the role of guide and coordinator, he said at the meeting held at the Mantralaya on Monday. 'Increasing the use of Artificial Intelligence in all departments of the state government, agriculture, industry, trade, cooperation and many other sectors has become the need of the hour and everyone, including Microsoft, who comes forward to help the state in this field, will be welcomed,' said Dy CM Ajit Pawar. He assured all cooperation and assistance from the Maharashtra government. 'An MoU has been signed between Microsoft and the state government for the effective use of AI technology, including the establishment of AI centres in the state. AI Centres of Excellence will increase efficiency, transparency, and digital literacy in the administration. 'On the lines of Microsoft Centre of Excellence in Noida and Google's IT Park in Hyderabad, efforts are being made to set up an IT Park or Innovation Centre through the initiative of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Baramati,' he said while chairing the meeting to review its present status. 'The meeting discussed the establishment of world-class laboratories in the state through Microsoft along with Vidya Pratishthan's proposed Centre of Excellence of AI in Baramati, starting training in the use of AI at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Baramati, increasing the use of AI technology in the agricultural sector, exchange of knowledge and information through collaboration between Microsoft and the government, effective use of AI technology, digital skill development, starting research centres, and making Microsoft's e-Sanjeevani technology used in the treatment process of cancer patients available to the Medical College in Baramati, Silver Jubilee Hospital, and other hospitals in the state,' said the release issued by the Dy CM's office. During his recent India visit, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted the transformative impact of AI on agriculture in India. In a post on X, Nadella shared the story of small-town sugarcane farmers who have historically faced significant challenges, including debt and suicide, due to pests, droughts, and diseases affecting their harvests. He further said, 'The one example that I wanted to highlight was of the small farmers who were part of the Baramati Co-op, where you can take this powerful technology but make it have an impact, where small landowners are able to improve the yield of their land. And the numbers they shared in terms of reduction in chemicals, improvement in water usage and, ultimately, yield was phenomenal." Further, he also mentioned the use of geospatial data from drones and satellites which can help farmers in their own language.
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Aayush Wellness opens healthcare centre in Virar with health ATM services
Aayush Wellness Limited opened its first healthcare centre in Mumbai's Virar on Saturday. The centre introduced Smart Health Kiosks and a Health ATM designed to provide diagnostic services and telemedicine consultations. The Health ATM, inspired by the central government's e-Sanjeevani National Telemedicine Service, is claimed to perform up to 59 diagnostic tests, including blood sugar, hemoglobin, lipid profile, cancer risk screenings, and other health assessments. While the test results are delivered within two to three minutes, patient records are stored digitally and integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. The centre will enable remote consultations with doctors through telemedicine facilities, thereby improving healthcare access in semi-urban and rural areas. 'Our Cloud Clinic model aims to deliver affordable, high-quality healthcare services to underserved populations,' said Naveena Kumar, Managing Director of Aayush Wellness Limited adding that early detection and preventive care can significantly improve healthcare access. In addition to diagnostic and telemedicine services, the centre will provide assistance with doctor consultations, hospital admissions, and appointment scheduling.
