STORIES OF CHANGE
Since our inception, Wadhwani AI has been dedicated to translating
AI innovation into tangible improvements in people’s lives. In 2023 alone, our
solutions touched nearly 10 million individuals. With 8 solutions actively deployed
in 2024 and 10 more set for 2025, we are on a path to reach 50% of India’s
underserved population. Explore the stories and data behind our growing impact.
CASE STUDIES
Real Change, Measurable Results: The Impact of Wadhwani AI
Hope, Health, and Human Touch: Saleha’s Story of Beating TB
In Chandigarh’s Manimajra, 68-year-old Saleha Khatun was diagnosed with pulmonary TB soon after moving from Bihar for her grandson’s treatment. With age and diabetes stacked against her, recovery seemed uncertain — until care, compassion, and technology came together to change the outcome.
Health workers, guided by Wadhwani AI’s TB-CLAMP tool (developed with USAID), identified her as a high-risk patient and ensured she received regular follow-ups, timely medication, and constant support. Under the National TB Elimination Program, she also accessed free treatment, nutrition, and financial aid.
Her daughter-in-law recalls how the team “never missed a visit” and “kept her motivated through every stage of treatment.”
Two months later, Saleha tested negative. Today, she speaks openly about her experience, inspiring others to seek help without fear, proving that with empathy and innovation working hand in hand, recovery becomes empowerment.
Hope, Health, and Human Touch: Saleha’s Story of Beating TB
In Chandigarh’s Manimajra, 68-year-old Saleha Khatun was diagnosed with pulmonary TB soon after moving from Bihar for her grandson’s treatment. With age and diabetes stacked against her, recovery seemed uncertain — until care, compassion, and technology came together to change the outcome.
Health workers, guided by Wadhwani AI’s TB-CLAMP tool (developed with USAID), identified her as a high-risk patient and ensured she received regular follow-ups, timely medication, and constant support. Under the National TB Elimination Program, she also accessed free treatment, nutrition, and financial aid.
Her daughter-in-law recalls how the team “never missed a visit” and “kept her motivated through every stage of treatment.”
Two months later, Saleha tested negative. Today, she speaks openly about her experience, inspiring others to seek help without fear, proving that with empathy and innovation working hand in hand, recovery becomes empowerment.
Strength in Every Breath: Lum’s Journey from TB Diagnosis to Determined Recovery
In the heart of Dimapur, Nagaland’s most urban district, lives Lum Chilo, a spirited woman whose optimism shines brighter than any setback. At 40, with an HR background and a deep love for education, Lum thought she had faced life’s biggest challenges. But when weakness and loss of appetite led to a tuberculosis diagnosis, everything changed.
Screened through Cough Against TB, an AI-powered application developed by Wadhwani AI with support from USAID, her condition was detected early, ensuring quick medical intervention. Supported by her family and guided by dedicated health workers and ANMs, Lum committed to her treatment with remarkable discipline and courage.
Now, as she regains her strength, Lum channels her experience into awareness — encouraging others to seek early diagnosis and trust technology that saves lives. “I’m grateful for the app’s efficiency in predicting sickness quickly,” she says. Her journey reminds us that when determination meets innovation, recovery isn’t just possible — it’s empowering.
Strength in Every Breath: Lum’s Journey from TB Diagnosis to Determined Recovery
In the heart of Dimapur, Nagaland’s most urban district, lives Lum Chilo, a spirited woman whose optimism shines brighter than any setback. At 40, with an HR background and a deep love for education, Lum thought she had faced life’s biggest challenges. But when weakness and loss of appetite led to a tuberculosis diagnosis, everything changed.
Screened through Cough Against TB, an AI-powered application developed by Wadhwani AI with support from USAID, her condition was detected early, ensuring quick medical intervention. Supported by her family and guided by dedicated health workers and ANMs, Lum committed to her treatment with remarkable discipline and courage.
Now, as she regains her strength, Lum channels her experience into awareness — encouraging others to seek early diagnosis and trust technology that saves lives. “I’m grateful for the app’s efficiency in predicting sickness quickly,” she says. Her journey reminds us that when determination meets innovation, recovery isn’t just possible — it’s empowering.
When Data Learns to Care: Rabina’s Story from Chandigarh
At Chandigarh’s Civil Dispensary, Rabina begins her day by updating her pink register, each line representing a life she’s helping heal from TB. For 16 years, this Tuberculosis Health Visitor has been a pillar of care and persistence.
Her work became easier with Wadhwani AI’s TB-CLAMP tool, developed with USAID, which uses data from the Ni-Kshay portal to flag high-risk patients needing closer follow-up. “Earlier, prioritizing patients was tough,” she says. “Now we know who needs us most — and follow-ups have gone up.”
Among her proudest moments: Baby, a patient who recovered from TB of the lymph nodes under Rabina’s care and now works as a TBHV herself.
As part of the National TB Elimination Program’s Gender-Responsive Framework, Rabina has completed 13 training sessions in 2023, learning to counsel patients with empathy and confidence. For her, technology only strengthens what truly drives change: care.
When Data Learns to Care: Rabina’s Story from Chandigarh
At Chandigarh’s Civil Dispensary, Rabina begins her day by updating her pink register, each line representing a life she’s helping heal from TB. For 16 years, this Tuberculosis Health Visitor has been a pillar of care and persistence.
Her work became easier with Wadhwani AI’s TB-CLAMP tool, developed with USAID, which uses data from the Ni-Kshay portal to flag high-risk patients needing closer follow-up. “Earlier, prioritizing patients was tough,” she says. “Now we know who needs us most — and follow-ups have gone up.”
Among her proudest moments: Baby, a patient who recovered from TB of the lymph nodes under Rabina’s care and now works as a TBHV herself.
As part of the National TB Elimination Program’s Gender-Responsive Framework, Rabina has completed 13 training sessions in 2023, learning to counsel patients with empathy and confidence. For her, technology only strengthens what truly drives change: care.
From the Ground up: Human Centered Designs for Indian Framers
In a quiet village in Gujarat, Jayantbhai looked at the sky, reading the wind and stars , a skill passed down through generations. He told his son, “Sow today. The weather will change tomorrow.”
His son checked the weather app. It predicted clear skies. They waited. A week later, the rains hadn’t stopped, and the sowing season had passed.
“મારા પિતાએ કહ્યું હતું કે આજે વાવણી કરો… પણ મેં હવામાનની આગાહી પર વિશ્વાસ કર્યો. હવે હું વાવણી કરી શકતો નથી,” (My father said sow today or we’ll miss the sowing window, but I trusted the weather forecast, and it’s rained every day since. Now I cannot sow ) Jayantbhai said softly.
For centuries, farmers like him have relied on observation and instinct, knowledge born from living close to the land. Technology brings new possibilities, but wisdom still lies in knowing when to trust data and when to trust experience.
At Wadhwani AI, we believe real innovation bridges both, empowering farmers with tools that respect their intuition and strengthen their expertise.
From the Ground up: Human Centered Designs for Indian Framers
In a quiet village in Gujarat, Jayantbhai looked at the sky, reading the wind and stars , a skill passed down through generations. He told his son, “Sow today. The weather will change tomorrow.”
His son checked the weather app. It predicted clear skies. They waited. A week later, the rains hadn’t stopped, and the sowing season had passed.
“મારા પિતાએ કહ્યું હતું કે આજે વાવણી કરો… પણ મેં હવામાનની આગાહી પર વિશ્વાસ કર્યો. હવે હું વાવણી કરી શકતો નથી,” (My father said sow today or we’ll miss the sowing window, but I trusted the weather forecast, and it’s rained every day since. Now I cannot sow ) Jayantbhai said softly.
For centuries, farmers like him have relied on observation and instinct, knowledge born from living close to the land. Technology brings new possibilities, but wisdom still lies in knowing when to trust data and when to trust experience.
At Wadhwani AI, we believe real innovation bridges both, empowering farmers with tools that respect their intuition and strengthen their expertise.
Voices From The Field
Sanjita Paswan
ASHA worker
(Shishu Maapan)
Shishu Maapan has made my work so much easier. No more heavy scales! Just a quick video, and I have the baby’s measurements. It’s helping us care for our newborns better.
Mimi Klalroliani, Healthcare worker
(CAT for TB)
Patients are now more willing to get tested for TB when the CAT app flags them. It’s a simpler, more convincing way to screen, and we’re finding cases we might have missed.
Dr. Ravi Prakash
Optometrist
(Diabetic Retinopathy AI)
This AI is a game-changer. It helps us quickly identify DR patients needing urgent care, ensuring they see a specialist before it’s too late.
Subdeep Kaur
Farm Tele Advisor
(Krishi Saathi)
With Krishi Saathi, I can give farmers instant, accurate weather advice in their own language. It makes my job faster and helps them more effectively.
Sudhakar Ramraoji Bhoyar
Village Sarpanch
(Agri AI Collect)
No more paper registers! Agri AI Collect lets us log farm activities on our mobiles. This helps us plan better for the next season. It’s very useful for our cotton
farmers.
Sanjita Paswan
ASHA worker
(Shishu Maapan)
Shishu Maapan has made my work so much easier. No more heavy scales! Just a quick video, and I have the baby’s measurements. It’s helping us care for our newborns better.
Mimi Klalroliani
Healthcare worker
(CAT for TB)
Patients are now more willing to get tested for TB when the CAT app flags them. It’s a simpler, more convincing way to screen, and we’re finding cases we might have missed.
Dr. Ravi Prakash
Optometrist
(Diabetic Retinopathy AI)
This AI is a game-changer. It helps us quickly identify DR patients needing urgent care, ensuring they see a specialist before it’s too late.
Subdeep Kaur
Farm Tele Advisor
(Krishi Saathi)
With Krishi Saathi, I can give farmers instant, accurate weather advice in their own language. It makes my job faster and helps them more effectively.
Sudhakar Ramraoji Bhoyar
Village Sarpanch
(Agri AI Collect)
No more paper registers! Agri AI Collect lets us log farm activities on our mobiles. This helps us plan better for the next season. It’s very useful for our cotton
farmers.