AIIMS Delhi Allocates Over ₹300 Cr For Digital Infrastructure And AI Development

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi has announced an investment of over ₹300 crore to develop advanced digital infrastructure. AIIMS Director Dr M. Srinivas shared this during a meeting in the national capital, where experts deliberated on AI’s transformative potential in healthcare.

Experts On AI’s Role In Healthcare

During the meeting, leaders from healthcare, technology, and policy highlighted how AI can bridge critical gaps in health communication. They emphasized its ability to make information more accessible, reliable, and patient-centric, thereby empowering individuals with enhanced health awareness and education.

“AI has the potential to revolutionize how we communicate and educate patients, ensuring they receive accurate and timely information,” said AIIMS Director Dr M. Srinivas.

He further added, “We are investing over Rs 300 crore in digital infrastructure to ensure that every stakeholder patient, doctor, and researcher, benefits from this innovation. By integrating AI, we can improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enable world-class research.”

AIIMS’s Vision For Future

This significant investment underscores AIIMS Delhi’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. By building robust digital infrastructure, AIIMS aims to lead the way in integrating AI into India’s healthcare system.

The experts at AIIMS also stressed the need to bridge the gap of misinformation by delivering accurate, easily understandable, and personalised healthcare information via AI.

Srinivas also emphasised that leveraging AI to simplify and disseminate health information will empower patients and improve their engagement with healthcare systems, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

“A good health system isn’t reliant on individuals”, said Dr. Kavita Narayan, Senior Technical Advisor, at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

“To truly make a difference, we must integrate technology thoughtfully and ensure collaboration between policymakers, technologists, and healthcare providers,” she added.

The experts also caution against overdependence on technology at the expense of human connection.

K.P. Kochhar, Professor and Head of the Physiology Department at AIIMS, stressed the importance of balancing innovation with empathy in healthcare.

“While AI can enhance precision and efficiency, we must preserve the human touch in healthcare. Compassion and technology must work together to create systems that prioritise the well-being of patients,” Kochhar said.

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