Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Jharkhand Launches Digital Health Scheme at Ranchi Conclave
Jharkhand held a two-day meeting about using technology to improve healthcare.
The meeting began in Ranchi on September 30.
Health Minister Irfan Ansari said technology should help poor, rural and needy people.
The state launched a digital health scheme, a 10-bed Tele-ICU and an online health portal.
Hospitals are being connected with high-speed internet and Wi-Fi.
Patients may eventually register, pay, book appointments and receive test reports online.
Digital records will securely store patients’ medical histories.
Artificial intelligence may offer health suggestions, but doctors will still write prescriptions.
Experts also discussed robotic surgery and ways to help people in remote areas consult specialists.
Jharkhand began a two-day digital health conclave in Ranchi on September 30.
Health Minister Irfan Ansari said artificial intelligence and robotic surgery could transform care from villages to cities.
The event launched the Chief Minister Digital Health Scheme, a 10-bed Tele-ICU, an HRIS and the Jharkhand e-Health Portal.
Officials said hospitals are receiving high-speed connectivity, while digital records and online services are being developed.
Experts from India and abroad discussed telemedicine, tele-radiology, paperless hospitals and remote specialist consultations.
- Who
- The Jharkhand government, Health Minister Irfan Ansari, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, health officials, medical professionals and technical experts.
- What
- A two-day digital health conclave and the launch of several digital healthcare initiatives.
- When
- The conclave began on September 30 and followed an announcement made on September 29.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- To strengthen digital healthcare, expand specialised services to remote areas and make modern treatment more accessible.
- Event
- Two-day digital health conclave
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Start date
- September 30
- Initiatives launched
- Chief Minister Digital Health Scheme, 10-bed Tele-ICU, Human Resource Information System and Jharkhand e-Health Portal
- Scheme cost
- Around Rs 300 crore
- Scheme components
- Connectivity, hospital management information system, CCTV-based monitoring and digital dashboard
- Technologies discussed
- Robotic surgery, telemedicine, tele-ICU, tele-radiology, artificial intelligence and digital health records