ASMS, BITS Pilani partner to develop digital solutions for rural India
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited and BITS Pilani have signed a strategic MoU to develop AI-driven digital solutions for rural India. The collaboration aims to improve governance, financial inclusion, healthcare access and sustainable farming for over 40 million rural residents.
Hyderabad: Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, has signed a strategic MoU with BITS Pilani representing a convergence of industry innovation and academic excellence, with a shared vision to create scalable, technology-driven solutions that address some of rural India’s most pressing challenges.
Together, the partnership seeks to impact more than 40 million farmers and rural residents through advancements in digital innovation, e-governance, applied research, and sustainable rural development.
Under the partnership, ASMS and BITS Pilani will co-develop an integrated digital ecosystem powered by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and advanced data analytics. The collaboration will focus on building evidence-based, scalable solutions that improve governance, operational efficiency, digital inclusion, and rural service delivery.
The collaboration aims to tackle challenges faced by rural communities, including inadequate access to formal financial services, limited availability of quality agricultural resources, lack of reliable market insights, gaps in healthcare access, and the increasing demand for sustainable and climate-resilient farming solutions.