Prof. Chaturvedi highlighted AI\u2019s potential in remote healthcare, radiology, hospital management and evidence-based decision-making, while noting that complex physical tasks such as surgery remain a frontier for further development. He also stressed that medical education would increasingly focus on clinical judgement, evidence evaluation, critical thinking and patient communication rather than memorisation alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nConcluding, Prof. Chaturvedi said, \u201cThe first generation of AI helped humans find information. The next generation is helping humans make decisions. The generation after that will help humans take action.\u201d Director PGIMER credited the Institute\u2019s dedicated workforce for its continued progress and highlighted PGIMER\u2019s commitment to strengthening infrastructure, diagnostic services, manpower and collaborations with emerging healthcare institutions. Chandigarh: Artificial Intelligence will fundamentally transform healthcare by augmenting the capabilities of doctors, enabling greater knowledge, efficiency and reach,\u201d stated the Chief Guest Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi , Hon\u2019ble Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi at the 63rd Institute Foundation Day celebrations of PGIMER, Chandigarh, held at NINE Auditorium.The Foundation Day celebrations were attended by dignitaries […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Earlier, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, highlighted the Institute\u2019s remarkable expansion, growing patient capacity, affordable healthcare initiatives and declining waiting lists.
Referring to the recent inauguration of two major centres by the Prime Minister, Prof. Lal said, \u201c The Prime Minister inaugurated two major centres on July 17th, which was a boost in our arm. The Advanced Mother & Child Centre and the Advanced Neuroscience Centre directly gave us 800 beds. From 2,200 beds, we have 3,000 beds now for taking care of our patients.\u201d
Highlighting PGIMER\u2019s commitment to affordable healthcare, Prof. Lal said, \u201cWe don’t see that we have spent five lakhs. We don’t see how much we have saved in crores.\u201d
Describing the Institute\u2019s standing among leading global institutions, Prof. Lal said, \u201cI consider PGI as one of the best institutions in the world. I will not say everything is 100% fine here, but considering our infrastructure, considering our patient trust, I think we are miles ahead of many top institutes across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiaepost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-07-at-15.22.34-2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C689&ssl=1\")
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Highlighting PGIMER\u2019s commitment to making advanced healthcare affordable, Prof. Lal spoke about the benefits reaching patients through Ayushman Bharat and the availability of affordable generic medicines through Amrit Pharmacy outlets. He noted that the savings generated for patients run into crores, particularly in the treatment of serious and prolonged illnesses.
Pointing to improving service delivery despite increasing patient footfall, Prof. Lal said, \u201cYou must have seen, our waiting list is decreasing day by day. The patient rush is increasing. The waiting list is decreasing. So, PGI is moving in the right direction.\u201d
On institutional collaboration, particularly with BHU, he assured continued support, saying, \u201cWe promise you all help of any kind for BHU. You just name it and we will do it. We are very happy to help and handhold centres.\u201d
Thirty-five PGIMER employees were honoured by Chief Guest Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, along with Prof. Vivek Lal, Director; Prof. Sanjay Jain, Dean (Academics); and Prof. Sanjiv Handa, Dean (Research), for their outstanding service. The awardees were presented appreciation certificates and mementoes:
Mr. Alel Singh Negi, Hospital Attendant, Histopathology
Mr. Sushil Kumar, Hospital Attendant, Training Branch
Mr. Bhuram Singh, Hospital Attendant, Cytology & Gynae Pathology
Mr. Sate Singh, Hospital Attendant, Physiotherapy
Mr. Pratap Chand, Hospital Attendant, General Branch
Mr. Durga Singh, Hospital Attendant, Office of Deputy Director (Admn.)
Mr. Kiran Pal, MTS (Sanitation), Office of Sr. Admn. Officer
Mr. Vinod Kumar, MTS (Sanitation), Forensic Medicine
Mr. Dhan Singh, MTS (Sanitation), Central Animal House
Mr. Deepak, MTS (Sanitation), Medical Microbiology
Mr. Sonu, MTS (Sanitation), Medical Record Department
Mr. Kali Das, Mali, Engineering Department
Mr. Rajinder Singh, Work Inspector, Engineering Department
Mr. Surinder Kumar, Security Guard, Security Department
Mr. Paramjit Singh, Assistant Administrative Officer, General Branch
Mr. Ashok Kumar, Junior Administrative Officer, Establishment Branch-I
Mr. Ravjit Singh, Senior Lab Technician, Biochemistry
Ms. Lalita Arora, Technical Assistant, Hepatology
Mr. Ashwani Kumar, Senior Lab Technician, Gastroenterology
Mr. Mandeep Saini, Senior Lab Technician, Pulmonary Medicine
Mr. Ominder Kumar, Private Secretary, Pediatrics
Ms. Rajni Gupta, Senior Nursing Officer, Pulmonary Medicine
Ms. Reeta, Officiating DNS, Nursing (Infection Control)
Ms. Jyoti, Senior Nursing Officer, Clinical Hematology & Medical Oncology
Ms. Manpreet Kaur, Nursing Officer, APC PICU
Ms. Rajni, Nursing Officer, Renal Transplant OT
Mr. Rajesh, Nursing Officer, Pediatric Gastroenterology Ward
Mr. Lalit Chand Pant, Junior Administrative Officer, Establishment Branch-II
Mr. Sachin Sharma, Senior Administrative Assistant, Establishment Branch-II
Ms. Shweta, Senior Administrative Assistant, Establishment Branch-II
Mr. Vivek Kumar, Senior Administrative Assistant, Establishment Branch-II
Ms. Surbhi Sharma, Junior Administrative Assistant, Establishment Branch-I
Mr. Sourabh Sharma, Junior Administrative Assistant, Establishment Branch-II
Ms. Ambika Saini, Administrative Officer, Establishment Branch-I & II
Ms. Anand Yadav, Assistant Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell
Prof. Sanjeev Handa, Dean (Research), PGIMER, proposed the vote of thanks, formally concluding the celebrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"