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JANANI digital maternal health platform launched by Union Health Ministry in May 2026
The Health Ministry launched JANANI on 7 May 2026 to track maternal and child health records through QR-enabled MCH cards and ABHA-based registration.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 May 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the JANANI platform at the National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity to monitor maternal and child health care across India.
Key specifics
- JANANI stands for “Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care”.
- It is an upgraded version of the RCH portal for longitudinal records of women during the reproductive age.
- The platform has 1.34 crore beneficiary registrations and over 30 lakh MCH cards generated.
- Registration is enabled through ABHA, Aadhaar OTP/biometric, and mobile numbers with pan-India search.
- It integrates with U-WIN and POSHAN for data exchange and service tracking.
Exam lens
Scheme and digital governance question, JANANI, RCH portal, ABHA, U-WIN, POSHAN; TNPSC may ask the full form, launch date, and key features in one line.