As India advances towards Vision 2030, healthcare stands at the center of the national transformation, where technology, accessibility, and prevention define the next decade. India has articulated a clear ambition to emerge as a global leader in digital health, preventive care, and evidence-based traditional medicine.
At the intersection of this vision stands Nadi Tarangini, India’s first CDSCO-approved pulse diagnostic device, bringing scientific rigor to an ancient practice and placing evidence-based traditional medicine firmly in the spotlight.
Developed under the leadership of Dr. Aniruddha Joshi, Founder & CEO, Atreya Innovations, Nadi Tarangini is a patented, AI-enabled pulse diagnostic system that transforms ancient pulse science into a quantifiable, data-driven clinical tool.
The system integrates advanced engineering with Ayurvedic principles. Ultra-sensitive precision sensors capture pulse waveforms with fidelity comparable to expert tactile assessment. AI and machine-learning algorithms analyze these signals to compute 22 Ayurvedic health parameters, including dosha balance, stress indicators, and metabolic patterns, within a minute. Structured, multilingual clinical reports then provide personalized lifestyle and dietary guidance based on Prakriti and Vikruti.
This convergence allows Ayurveda to function within the same evidence-driven ecosystem as modern diagnostics, while retaining its holistic philosophy.
The idea behind Nadi Tarangini originated from a clinical observation rather than a commercial setting. Dr. Joshi observed senior Ayurveda physician Vaidya Ashok Bhat in Pune perform Nadi Pariksha on his father, relying solely on manual pulse assessment. The physician identified indicators related to stress, digestion, and long-term physiological imbalances, factors that are not always captured through conventional diagnostics.
Later when Dr. Joshi joined as a PhD scholar at IIT Bombay’s Department of Computer Science, he explored a wide range of sensors, from microphones to capacitive and optical systems. It was only after transitioning to a high-resolution piezo pressure sensor that the recorded waveforms began to resemble what experienced Vaidyas perceive through touch. This breakthrough suggested that aspects of tactile knowledge could be mathematically encoded for wider clinical application and led to the development of Nadi Tarangini.
Aligned with India’s emphasis on quality, safety, and global credibility, Nadi Tarangini became the first Ayurvedic pulse diagnostic device to receive CDSCO approval as a Class B medical device. This milestone demonstrated that traditional Indian knowledge, when supported by scientific rigor and engineering excellence, can meet modern regulatory benchmarks.
Compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601-1 standards further positions Nadi Tarangini for global healthcare markets, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Make in India, Make for the World. Recognition under the Startup India initiative reaffirmed the role of indigenous innovation in shaping India’s healthcare leadership.
Parallel development of the Nadi Tarangini Monitoring & Analysis Portal (NT-MAP) marks the next phase—an emerging big-data platform for real-time pulse analytics. Leveraging anonymized data, NT-MAP demonstrates how large-scale physiological signal data can support community health insights, predictive modeling, and population-level health initiatives.
Applications include preventive health programs, community and workplace wellness initiatives, rural and resource-limited healthcare delivery, and predictive modeling for chronic disease risk. Such use cases directly support India’s goal of universal health coverage and affordable care, while offering scalable solutions for global health systems.
By 2030, India has the potential to emerge as the world’s hub for predictive, preventive, and personalized healthcare, powered by digital platforms and rooted in traditional wisdom. Ayurveda, supported by AI and data science, can play a defining role in addressing global challenges such as chronic disease, aging populations, and healthcare inequity.
When ancient knowledge is validated through modern science, it does not lose its identity; it gains universality. That belief drives Nadi Tarangini and reflects the larger story of India’s healthcare future.
