AIIMS New Delhi, IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation launch SETU-2024

SETU-2024 is a revolutionary initiative aimed at propelling digital healthcare innovation in India.

AIIMS New Delhi and IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation announced the successful launch of SETU-2024, a revolutionary initiative aimed at propelling digital healthcare innovation in India. It was launched under the umbrella of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year of 2018.

Prof. Bhupesh Kumar Lad, Project Director of DRISHTI CPS Foundation, welcomed dignitaries and participants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation and the foundation's efforts in fostering collaboration between academia, startups, and healthcare organizations, as reported by Free Press Journal.

The event saw engaging Panel Discussions with experts from various AIIMS, IGIB, National Health Authority, University of Michigan, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and William J Clinton Foundation, among others. The experts discussed the challenges and opportunities in digital healthcare, highlighting its pivotal role in advancing the Indian healthcare system. Parallel round table discussions addressed specific healthcare challenges in Radiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases, and other critical areas.

Dr. MC Misra, Former Director of AIIMS New Delhi, and the chief guest of the program, emphasized the crucial role of digitalization in the current healthcare landscape. Dr. M. Srinivas, Director of AIIMS New Delhi and the Guest of Honor, underscored the imperative to develop frugal and cost-effective healthcare solutions, aligning with the vision of achieving 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' in the healthcare sector.

SETU-2024 showcased a diverse range of hardware and software products developed by startups and academic researchers funded and mentored by DRISHTI CPS, including decision support systems, 3D modelling solutions, simulation tools, and digitization platforms.

SETU-2024, a collaborative program, serves as a unique platform for the convergence of AIIMS New Delhi and DRISHTI CPS Foundation, fostering the commercialization of cutting-edge healthcare technologies. 

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