IIT Madras, Sevalaya To Sign two MoUs in Education and Healthcare, Get Details Here

IIT Madras and Sevalaya are set to finalize two MoUs focusing on education and healthcare. The aim is to make education accessible to everyone by employing straightforward initiatives. Check details here 

IIT Madras and Sevalaya are planning to devise a strategic plan to formalize two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering advancements in education and healthcare. Their joint vision is to extend the reach of education to a broader spectrum of individuals by implementing straightforward yet impactful interventions. This collaborative effort intends to bridge gaps and make educational resources more accessible to a wider populace.

Additionally, the partnership aims to enhance healthcare initiatives, thereby contributing positively to the well-being of the community they serve. Speaking at the 35-year video release function in Chennai, IIT-M Director V Kamakoti said that, “Through Kalvi Shakthi the pass percentage in these centres have gone up to 98% from 50%.” 

As per the Hindu, IIT-M has set up roughly 200 centers across India along with nine in Sri Lanka. Mr. Kamakoti also mentioned the need for another MoU, particularly in healthcare. This stems from IIT-M's ongoing project involving Artificial Intelligence for diagnosis and treatment planning. “Using this and Sevalaya’s mobile healthcare units we can take healthcare access to all the villages in India,” he said.

About Sevalaya Organisation

Founded in 1988, Sevalaya organisation released a video commemorating their 35th year. Announcing the future goals, founder and managing trustee of the organisation Muralidharan V. said that establishing a university for underprivileged students and a hospital for the people were on the agenda.

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