Key Highlights
- He added, “By enabling real-time data collection and feedback on epidemics and vector-borne diseases, AI can support informed decision-making, stronger policies, and better outcomes.” He said, “The state government has consistently promoted technological innovation in healthcare.
- Key initiatives underway include a Medical Device Park, a Pharma Park, a MedTech Center of Excellence in Lucknow, an AI and Innovation-based Entrepreneurship Center in Gautam Buddha Nagar, a Center of Excellence at IIT Kanpur, and the development of Lucknow as an AI City.” He added, “Under the UP AI Mission, projects worth approximately Rs2,000 crore will be implemented in phases over the next three years, positioning Uttar Pradesh at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare in the country.” The Chief Minister noted that over the past eleven years, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, technology has brought tangible change at the grassroots across India.
- He added, “In Uttar Pradesh, the double-engine government has, over the last eight years, effectively leveraged modern technology to ensure last-mile delivery of policies and welfare schemes.
- The installation of e-POS machines in 80,000 fair price shops, the elimination of 30 lakh fake ration cards, and the successful targeting of beneficiaries have reduced complaints related to the public distribution system to zero.” He said 1.06 crore families are now receiving pensions for the elderly, destitute women, and persons with disabilities directly into their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring complete transparency and delivery of benefits.
- Highlighting improvements in healthcare infrastructure, the Chief Minister said, “The number of medical colleges in the state has increased from 40 before 2017 to 81.” He recalled that before the COVID-19 pandemic, several districts lacked ICU facilities, oxygen plants, dialysis units, blood banks, and digital diagnostic capabilities.
