Patanjali University organises seminar on ‘Integration of Smart Technologies in Healthcare Services and Management’

A three-day international seminar on “Integration of Smart Technologies in Healthcare Services and Management” was inaugurated on January 15 at the auditorium with the support of Patanjali Research Foundation and the University. The seminar is being organised from January 15 to 17 under the aegis of Patanjali University and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, in collaboration with the American Institute of Management and Technology (AIMT), the US-based academic wing Global Knowledge Foundation (GKF), the Bureau of Indian Standards, Dehradun, and the Department of Business, Management and Accounting at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

The objective of the seminar is to promote technology-driven, long-term healthcare management through the integration of smart technologies and to encourage improvements in public health at the global level. Acharya Balkrishna welcomed the guests by presenting bouquets, ceremonial shawls and mementoes. The inaugural session began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, Dhanvantari Vandana and a group performance by Shri Chandramohan and his team.

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Vice-Chancellor Prof Mayank Kumar Agrawal delivered the welcome address, following which Acharya Balkrishna and the guests released the book of abstracts.
In his inspirational address, Dr Dev Sharma emphasised service and public welfare through a couplet of saint Kabir. He highlighted the need for safe, effective and advanced medical care through digital health management, cyber security and AI-assisted smart systems.

Director of Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Prof Laxmidhar Behera, said that modern artificial intelligence influences every aspect of life, but ethical considerations are essential. He also spoke about Synchronicity City, innovation, startups, and Patanjali’s role in preserving Indian knowledge systems and Sanatan values.

In his keynote address, Acharya Balkrishna said that “Sahasra Chandra Darshan” symbolises the celebration of a long, healthy and knowledge-filled life in the Indian Sanatan tradition, carrying deep cultural and spiritual significance. He noted that the core principles of Sanatan are deeply rooted in agriculture and farmers’ lives, where natural farming, respect for the five elements and harmony with nature convey the message of a happy and balanced life. Today, he said, the glory of Sanatan culture is being established at the global level.

Discussing the concept of globalisation, Acharya Balkrishna said it has interconnected nations economically, socially, culturally and politically, turning the world into a “global village”. In this context, the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam strengthens the spirit of global unity, shared responsibility and collective solutions. Highlighting the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare, he said wearable sensors, connected medical pumps and smart hospital devices are linked through the internet and software, enabling the collection, sharing and analysis of health data.

Chief guest Sachin Chaudhary stressed the Bureau of Indian Standards’ role in ensuring national standards, quality and safety. Director of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Prof Kamalkishore Pant, shared his views on telemedicine, digital health, artificial intelligence and the global relevance of Indian culture.

Patanjali Herbal Research’s Head of Research, Dr Vedpriya Arya, outlined the seminar’s framework and objectives while presenting an overview of research and development activities. She elaborated on evidence-based history, agritech, soil testing and agricultural entrepreneurship, and explained the expansion of AI-based practical applications at the grassroots level. She reiterated the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.

Several other experts, including Dr Prashant Katiyar, Dr Kanak Soni, Prof Mayank Agrawal and Dr Savita, along with Patanjali scientists and students, actively participated in the seminar.