%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(16).png "India Innovation Summit-– “Pioneering Solutions to End TB”")
- Organizers: Jointly organized by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Central TB Division (CTD) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Chairperson: Inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel.
- Theme: “Pioneering Solutions to End TB”.
- Aim: To accelerate India's progress toward eliminating TB by 2025 through innovative solutions and technologies.
- Showcased over 200 innovations in TB diagnostics, treatment, and prevention.
- Introduced advanced tools like AI-based diagnostics and indigenous handheld X-ray devices.
- Highlighted initiatives like the Ni-kshay Mitra and TB Mukt Bharat – 100 Days Intensified Campaign.
- Discussed the rollout of shorter, safer oral regimens for drug-resistant TB, improving treatment success rates.
- Focused on fostering collaborations between academia, industry, and healthcare sectors.
Question:
Q.1 What was the theme of the India Innovation Summit 2025?a) “Pioneering Solutions to End TB”
b) “Revolutionizing Healthcare in India”
c) “Eradicating TB: A Roadmap for 2030”
d) “Digital Healthcare Innovations”
Answer: a) The summit focused on “Pioneering Solutions to End TB”, aligning with India's goal to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 through technological and policy-driven innovations.
