AI-driven tools can make drug discovery cost-effective: Nadda

NEW DELHI: AI-driven tools can accelerate drug discovery, shorten research timelines, and make research processes more cost-effective, thereby strengthening affordable healthcare delivery, said Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday.

“AI does not operate in isolation, but thrives on strong digital infrastructure and high-quality data,” said Nadda as he launched two pioneering digital health initiatives – SAHI (Secure AI for Health Initiative) and BODH (Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI) during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026.