Science TechnologySunday, 23 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Anupriya Patel says India should become the world’s laboratory for AI-driven healthcare and drug discovery
At Healthcare Summit 2026 in Ahmedabad, Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel said AI should help India move from being the world’s pharmacy to the world’s laboratory.
Key highlights
Direct fact
At the Healthcare Summit 2026 held in Ahmedabad on August 22, 2026, Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel said India should use artificial intelligence to become the world’s laboratory in drug discovery and personalised healthcare.
Key specifics
- The event was the Healthcare Summit 2026 at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
- Anupriya Patel said AI can help address regional disparities and the shortage of medical specialists.
- She referred to the ₹5,000 crore Pharma-MedTech R&D and Innovation scheme.
- AI centres were announced at AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh and PGIMER Chandigarh.
- Examples cited included MaduNethra AI and the e-Sanjeevani national telemedicine network.
Exam lens
Question type: Science and technology / health policy. Key facts: Healthcare Summit 2026, IIM Ahmedabad, ₹5,000 crore scheme, AI centres in 3 institutions, e-Sanjeevani. TNPSC may ask which institutions were named as AI centres or what the Pharma-MedTech scheme aims to do.