Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, said that the State Government is implementing the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and ensure timely and quality healthcare services for pregnant women. The government aims to register every pregnant woman in the state on the portal and continuously monitor her health throughout pregnancy, during delivery and in the post-partum period.
The Chief Minister said that the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal, State-Level Command Centre and 102 Maternal and Child Health Call Centre will be integrated through modern technology. The integrated system will help ensure better healthcare services for pregnant women, timely identification of high-risk pregnancies and prompt referral to higher-level health facilities whenever required.
*Unique SAMRIDDHI ID for Every Pregnant Woman*
The Chief Minister said that every pregnant woman will be mandatorily registered and provided a unique ‘SAMRIDDHI ID’, enabling all health information related to her pregnancy to be securely maintained at a single place. The system will cover women receiving treatment at government hospitals as well as private hospitals and medical colleges.
Irrespective of the hospital where a woman receives treatment, her essential health information will be updated on the portal through her ‘SAMRIDDHI ID’, ensuring the availability of a comprehensive digital record of her pregnancy.
*Special Monitoring of High-Risk Pregnancies*
Under the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ system, high-risk pregnancies will be identified on time. ANMs, doctors and health officials will receive timely information and alerts regarding necessary examinations, upcoming deliveries, follow-ups and other services.
Women with high-risk pregnancies will be contacted at regular intervals. Women with normal pregnancies will be contacted every three months, while those with high-risk pregnancies will be monitored more frequently. As the expected date of delivery approaches, the frequency of contact and monitoring will be increased to ensure immediate assistance in case of an emergency.
*Health Assistance Through 102 Call Centre*
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a ‘102 Maternal and Child Health Call Centre’ will be established at the state level. Trained nurses at the centre will provide health-related guidance to pregnant women, identify risks and, whenever required, assist them in reaching the appropriate health facility.
If a woman is subsequently identified as having a high-risk condition through the Call Centre, the information will immediately be shared with the Command Centre and updated on the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal.
*Special Focus on Timely Treatment and Delivery*
The Chief Minister said that timely treatment and referral to the appropriate hospital are critical for maternal and child health. Through ‘SAMRIDDHI’, better coordination will be ensured at the district and state levels to facilitate the referral of high-risk pregnant women to appropriate health institutions.
Women will be informed about suitable hospitals for delivery based on their health condition. The process of referring them to higher-level health institutions, whenever required, will also be streamlined.
*State-Level Command Centre to Monitor Maternal and Child Health Services*
Under the National Health Mission, a six-seat ‘SAMRIDDHI Command Centre’ will operate in two shifts. The centre will monitor data, alerts, referrals and follow-ups related to maternal and child health services across the state.
At the district level, monitoring of maternal and child health services and coordination will also be strengthened through nursing staff.
*Government and Private Health Institutions to be Brought Under an Integrated System*
The Chief Minister said that the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ Portal will be developed in accordance with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission standards and integrated with other health portals. Birth registration will also be linked with the ‘SAMRIDDHI ID’ to facilitate better monitoring of health during pregnancy as well as the health of the child after birth.
He said that the government’s objective is not merely to collect data, but to ensure that every pregnant woman receives the right healthcare service at the right time.
*Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality the Primary Objective*
The Chief Minister said that the primary objective of the ‘SAMRIDDHI’ initiative is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Haryana. Special emphasis will be laid on 100 per cent registration of pregnancies, active monitoring of high-risk pregnant women, timely referrals, institutional deliveries and continuous monitoring of newborns.
He said that ‘SAMRIDDHI’ will serve as a protective shield for every pregnant woman and her child, ensuring continuity of healthcare services throughout pregnancy, during delivery and in the post-partum period, while enabling timely identification of any potential health risk.
