19-03-2026:Governor participated in the Second Himalayan Healthcare Innovation Summit–2026 held on Thrusday.
Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note
Innovation and Integration of Technology in Healthcare is the Need of the Hour: Governor
Governor Participates in Himalayan Healthcare Innovation Summit
Emphasis on Strengthening Primary Healthcare and Use of AI & Modern Technologies
Lok Bhavan Dehradun 19 March, 2026
The Governor, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd), participated in the Second Himalayan Healthcare Innovation Summit–2026 held on Thrusday. The summit, organized by SETU Commission, the Health Department, and Velox at a hotel on Rajpur Road, witnessed participation from representatives of Himalayan states across the country.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasized that innovation and the integration of technology in healthcare services are the need of the hour. He underlined the importance of strengthening primary and preventive healthcare systems, especially in rural and remote areas, stating that without empowering primary healthcare, the overall health system cannot be made effective.
The Governor highlighted the need to connect primary health centres with modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostic tools, and telemedicine to enhance healthcare delivery. Referring to lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, he noted that effective use of technology is crucial for making healthcare services more accessible, responsive, and efficient.
He stressed the critical role of healthcare workers and emphasized the need for their regular training, capacity building, and exposure to modern technologies and innovations. He stated that skilled human resources are key to ensuring effective healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.
The Governor also pointed out the vulnerability of hilly regions to accidents and stressed the need to strengthen trauma care systems and rapid response mechanisms to reduce mortality rates.
Emphasizing women’s health as a priority, he stated that women are the backbone of Uttarakhand, and focused efforts must be made to address issues such as anemia. He also highlighted the need to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services and expand facilities for neonatal care.
On the occasion, Vice Chairman of SETU Commission Shri Rajshekhar Joshi, Director General Health Dr. Sunita Tamta, Co-founder of Velox Shri Mohit Sharma, along with representatives from various states and officials from the Health Department, were present.
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