New Delhi, October 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India is emerging as an important destination for healthcare innovation and advanced surgical technology, with the country having significant potential to become a global leader in robotic surgery, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda said on Saturday.
Addressing an international conference on robotic surgery organised by the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) virtually, Nadda highlighted India’s growing capabilities in technology, artificial intelligence, digital health and surgical robotics.
“India stands at an exciting juncture in healthcare innovation, with our strength in technology, artificial intelligence, digital health and a rapidly expanding ecosystem of surgical robotics,” he said.
Nadda said the country had an opportunity to innovate, develop and lead in advanced surgical technologies.
The conference highlighted the rapid expansion of robotic-assisted surgery in India, with Delhi-NCR emerging as a major hub. The number of robotic-assisted procedures in the region increased from 2,257 in 2021 to 10,937 in 2025, while the national figure rose from 8,912 to 44,857 during the same period.
Around 39 hospitals in Delhi-NCR currently have robotic systems, with 11 of them operating more than one system, according to data presented at the conference.
Robotic surgery has expanded across multiple specialities. General surgery for benign conditions accounted for about 33 per cent of robotic procedures in Delhi-NCR in 2025, followed by urology at 30.2 per cent. Gynaecological procedures accounted for 22.1 per cent, while general surgery for malignant conditions contributed around 10 per cent.
Robotic procedures are also being performed in areas including head and neck, thoracic and cardiac surgery.
Dr Anup Kumar, Organising Chairman (Urology) and Head of the Department of Urology, Robotic and Renal Transplant at Safdarjung Hospital, said India had the potential to emerge as a global leader in robotic surgery by 2030 and potentially overtake established leaders such as the US.
Dr Vivek Bindal, Organising Chairman, SRS India, and Principal Director and Head of the Department of Minimal Access, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery at Max Hospital, attributed Delhi’s growth in the field to the efforts of surgeons, high-volume hospitals and multidisciplinary teams integrating robotic technology into complex surgical care.
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