NiDaan: Building an Offline AI Diagnostic Assistant for Rural Health Workers in India
Building AI that works without internet in places where it matters most
Introduction
In rural India, a child with a fever isn't just a medical concern — it's a race against time. ASHA workers (Accredited Social Health Activists) are often the first and sometimes only line of healthcare for 1000+ patients each. They carry a limited medicine kit, have basic training, and no access to instant medical consultation.
I'm Priyanshu, a final-year computer science student from West Bengal. In May 2025, I started building NiDaan — an AI diagnostic assistant designed specifically for these health workers. No internet required. No expensive infrastructure. Just a laptop and a phone.
