PGIMS Rohtak Calls for Research-Driven Innovation, Highlights AI’s Role in Healthcare
Emphasising the need to translate research into practical solutions, Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, (UHSR) Rohtak, organised a technical session on E-to-Innovate under the Service First Innovation Challenge as part of the Seva Sankalp campaign on Friday.
Girish Saini
Oct 16, 2026 09:27
0
Rohtak, October 16, 2026: Emphasising the need to translate research into practical solutions, Pt BD Sharma University of Health Sciences, (UHSR) Rohtak, organised a technical session on E-to-Innovate under the Service First Innovation Challenge as part of the Seva Sankalp campaign on Friday.
Vice-Chancellor Dr HK Aggarwal said research and innovation must address contemporary challenges and deliver tangible benefits to society. He urged students to participate in the government-led innovation challenge and submit ideas with practical applications.
Delivering the keynote address, MDU’s Dean (R & D) Prof Harish Dureja highlighted how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming healthcare, pharmaceutical research and drug development. Citing e-commerce, UPI payments and Google Maps as examples of technology’s growing role in daily life, he said innovations such as robotic surgery were improving precision and efficiency in medical care, while also requiring careful assessment of their limitations.
In-charge, Public Relations, Dr Manjunath BC encouraged participants to submit innovative ideas through the government’s online platform. He said selected ideas could receive cash awards of up to ₹1 lakh at the district level, with further prizes at the state and national levels. He urged both young people and senior citizens to contribute ideas that could support public welfare and nation-building.
NSS nodal officer Dr Vipul Yadav introduced Dr Dureja and outlined his academic achievements. Dean Academic Affairs Dr MG Vashisht, Medical Superintendent Dr Sudhir Atri, DSW Dr Aparna Parmar, PGDIS Principal Dr Manu Rathi, department heads, senior doctors and students attended the session. The programme was conducted by Dr Umesh Yadav.
