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Mumbai, India — In a passionate address at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery-Asia Pacific (SMISS-AP), Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, called on Indian entrepreneurs to develop the nation’s first artificial intelligence-powered spinal diagnostic platform. Highlighting the growing crisis of lower back pain in India, Adani emphasized the urgent need for technological innovation in healthcare to tackle what he described as a “national crisis”.
Lower Back Pain: A National Crisis
Adani expressed his concern over the prevalence of lower back pain, noting that it has surpassed diabetes and heart disease as the leading cause of disability in India. “Nearly 1 in 2 adult Indians experience low back pain every year,” he stated, warning that the issue is not just a health concern but a threat to national productivity and ambition.
Vision for AI and Healthcare Innovation
Calling for “entrepreneurial imagination,” Adani urged innovators to create an AI-based platform capable of detecting spinal degeneration before it leads to disability. He stressed the importance of affordable, advanced treatments and diagnostics to address the widespread issue, particularly in rural areas.
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Adani Group’s Commitment to Healthcare
Adani reaffirmed his company’s commitment to transforming India’s healthcare landscape. He referenced a previous pledge of Rs 60,000 crore towards healthcare, education, and skill development. The group is investing in modular, scalable infrastructure and world-class healthcare institutes that integrate innovation, patient care, and applied learning.
He also announced plans for “Adani Healthcare Temples,” 1,000-bed integrated campuses in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, designed as affordable, AI-first healthcare ecosystems. The Mayo Clinic is guiding the design and implementation of these facilities to ensure global standards.
Focus on Training and Quality
Adani highlighted the need to train doctors not only in robotics and AI but also in empathy, ethics, and enterprise. He emphasized rigorous protocols and top-tier training institutes to ensure consistent quality in healthcare delivery.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information from the Economic Times B2B report on Gautam Adani’s address at the SMISS-AP conference. The details reflect statements and plans as presented by Gautam Adani and may be subject to change. Readers are encouraged to consult official sources for the latest updates.
