Consider the following statements regarding the CATCH Grant Program: 1. The CATCH Grant Program provides milestone-based funding of up to ₹50 lakh per project to joint teams of technology innovators and clinical institutions for developing and piloting AI solutions in cancer care. 2. Only public sector hospitals are eligible to apply for the CATCH Grant Program. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the CATCH Grant Program:
1.The CATCH Grant Program provides milestone-based funding of up to ₹50 lakh per project to joint teams of technology innovators and clinical institutions for developing and piloting AI solutions in cancer care.
2.Only public sector hospitals are eligible to apply for the CATCH Grant Program.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The program offers up to ₹50 lakh per project for piloting AI-enabled innovations in oncology by collaborative teams of technology and clinical partners.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The program is open to startups, health technology companies, academic institutions, and both public and private hospitals.

Source: PIB

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