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ICMR-MINDS Bags National e-Governance Award 2026 for Citizen-Centric Innovation
Pooja Srivastava | Anytime News Network
India has achieved another milestone in digital healthcare as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) secured the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026 for its AI-driven healthcare platform ICMR-MINDS.
AI Transforming Mental Healthcare
The prestigious award was presented under the category “Innovation through AI and Emerging Technologies for Citizen-Centric Services” by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh presented the award during the 29th National e-Governance Conference held in Jaipur.
Empowering Frontline Health Workers
ICMR-MINDS is an AI-enabled implementation research platform that allows trained frontline healthcare workers to screen, assess, manage, and monitor mental health and substance-use disorders using evidence-based clinical decision support tools.
Technology Reaching Every Corner
The platform offers multilingual support, offline functionality, structured referral systems, real-time administrative dashboards, and digital clinical guidance. These features help deliver standardized mental healthcare even in remote and underserved regions while reducing dependence on specialist doctors.
Successful Across Seven States
The initiative is currently being implemented through leading medical institutions across Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, demonstrating a scalable and collaborative healthcare model.
A Major Boost for Digital India
ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl said the recognition reflects India’s commitment to data-driven, affordable, and technology-enabled healthcare solutions. He emphasized that ICMR will continue developing scalable innovations to improve public health outcomes nationwide.
The achievement reinforces India’s growing leadership in AI-powered healthcare and strengthens the vision of accessible, high-quality digital health services for every citizen.
