The Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding which would revolutionise the healthcare delivery and advance tele-medicine facilities in the state through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The MoU was signed by Ranjan Kumar , Secretary, Health & Family Welfare,UP Government , and Professor Sandeep Verma, Professor-In-Charge, Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Kanpur, in the presence of UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday night.

Kanpur IIT Director Prof S Ganesh stated, “The partnership between the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology of IIT Kanpur and the Uttar Pradesh Government will enhance healthcare delivery by integrating AI into telehealth and point-of-care diagnostics. We can bridge gaps and improve accessibility in healthcare by implementing AI-driven solutions. Using AI and machine learning to analyse data and predict population-based needs and outcomes will improve healthcare delivery efficiency and effectiveness. This partnership demonstrates our shared determination to drive positive change and propel Uttar Pradesh towards a healthier, more prosperous future.”

Prof Verma of Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology said, “This transformative journey with the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh will see IIT Kanpur leveraging its expertise in AI to innovate the delivery of healthcare and transform the landscape for the people of Uttar Pradesh. This partnership will pave the way for a future where AI-driven solutions redefine patient care and accessibility.”

The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration, including anchoring tele-medicine hubs and enhancing the quality of tele-medicine services, implementing AI-based solutions to address population health impact, developing point-of-care diagnostics to drive programme improvements, conducting competency-based capacity building for health cadres, and utilising database predictions and analysis for informed decision-making.

This will help the Department to make optimal use of the UP Digital Health Stack (UP-DHS) and ensure that every citizen of the state, wherever they are, will be able to access healthcare when needed. In Uttar Pradesh, UP-DHS is making significant strides in implementation, with foundational NHS elements deployed across all health administrative units and the rollout of essential healthcare applications well underway.