AI-powered chatbots, AI-enabled solutions
for traditional medicine systems and Yoga Posture AI — a computer vision-based
solution that enables users to assess, correct and accurately perform Yoga
asanas with enhanced precision and safety attracted crowd to the Ayush Pavilion
at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 that ended on February 20.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry
of Ayush, along with Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, Central
Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), and senior officials,
reviewed the Ayush Pavilion exhibits showcasing digital initiatives and
technology-enabled public health tools. The Secretary appreciated the Ayush
Grid team for presenting a structured and impactful demonstration of
technology-driven interventions designed to strengthen service delivery,
research, education, and governance across the Ayush sector. The Secretary,
along with senior officials, visited pavilions of other key exhibitors and
engaged in insightful interactions, including Sarvam AI, Meity, Meta, Google
and other leading organisations in the domain at the summit which began on
February 16.
He noted the practical utility of AI-based
chatbots developed to support citizens, practitioners, and institutions,
reflected ongoing efforts to embed digital intelligence into traditional
healthcare frameworks. Emphasising the strategic importance of indigenous AI
capabilities for healthcare transformation, he stated, “India’s Sovereign AI
Models must be leveraged to strengthen the Ayush digital ecosystem while
ensuring data integrity, inclusivity and global interoperability. We must
integrate artificial intelligence with traditional knowledge responsibly to
create scalable, people-centric healthcare solutions.”
The Ayush Pavilion at the summit presented
the comprehensive architecture of the Ayush Grid — India’s digital public
health infrastructure for traditional medicine. At the core of this ecosystem
is the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a unified digital gateway
that integrates healthcare services, education, research, medicinal plant
information, drug administration, and public outreach through a single
platform. The initiative aims to enable seamless, technology-supported access
to authentic Ayush services for citizens and institutions.
Live demonstrations of AI-enabled tools were
a major point of interaction for visitors. In addition, initiatives of the IIT
Jodhpur Centre of Excellence were presented, highlighting ongoing research at
the intersection of digital health, artificial intelligence and traditional
medicine. Interactive displays provided insights into collaborative research
and emerging AI applications in traditional healthcare systems.
