Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Haryana to Implement Pregnancy IDs to Monitor and Improve SRB
Haryana is starting a new program where every pregnant woman will get a special ID linked to their health records.
This is to help keep track of all pregnancies and stop illegal abortions, especially those based on gender.
The government wants to improve the number of girls born compared to boys.
The new system aims to monitor pregnancies, making sure women get the healthcare they need.
However, some people worry about the privacy of the women's personal details.
Haryana will assign unique 'pregnancy IDs' to all pregnant women.
The IDs will link to digital health records to monitor pregnancies and deter illegal abortions.
Registration is required within the first trimester with the local ANM or a health facility.
The initiative aims to improve Haryana's sex ratio at birth (SRB).
Authorities are also cracking down on illegal abortions and unregistered facilities.
- Who
- Pregnant women in Haryana; the Haryana government.
- What
- Haryana is rolling out 'pregnancy IDs' to monitor pregnancies and curb illegal abortions.
- When
- Announced recently, with implementation details being finalized.
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To improve the state's sex ratio and prevent female feticide.
Concerns Regarding Privacy and Potential Misuse
Government's Perspective: Improving Sex Ratio
Access to Healthcare vs. Privacy Concerns
Concerns Regarding Privacy and Potential Misuse
Critics worry that collecting personal data, including medical and personal details, could lead to privacy breaches or be used for discriminatory purposes. They question if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Government's Perspective: Improving Sex Ratio
Advocates highlight the potential for improved access to healthcare and benefits for pregnant women through the Pregnancy ID system.
- State
- Haryana
- Initiative
- Unique IDs for pregnant women
- Purpose
- To monitor pregnancies and prevent illegal abortions
- Data Integration
- Linked to digital health records
- Registration Deadline
- Within the first trimester (before 10 weeks)
- SRB (Sex Ratio at Birth) in 2023
- 910 (2023)
