# AI in MedTech faces 3 big hurdles before India can lead globally 2026-08-09T11:02:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new knowledge paper released by Union health minister JP Nadda at the ‘India Medical Device 2026’ event in New Delhi says AI in MedTech has moved past the proof-of-concept stage. The real challenge now is scaling it for routine clinical use across Indian hospitals. The paper, prepared by Praxis Global Alliance and FICCI, identifies three main roadblocks: fragmented health data and limited real-world evidence, evolving regulations, and a lack of adequate reimbursement and procurement systems. India already has strong building blocks such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the IndiaAI Mission, and the National Medical Devices Policy 2023. But the paper argues these initiatives need to be linked with clear regulation, better evidence, and robust procurement. AI-enabled diagnostics are seen as the first big application likely to scale. If done right, India could become a global leader in responsible AI-based medical technology. ## Coverage - bazaar.businesstoday.in Tags: Artificial intelligence, digital health, healthcare, JP Nadda, medical devices, regulations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ai-in-medtech-faces-3-big-hurdles-before-india-can-lead-globally/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ai-in-medtech-faces-3-big-hurdles-before-india-can-lead-globally/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.