Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Rajasthan Launches 'Prasav Sakhi' System for High-Risk Pregnant Women
The Rajasthan government has started a new program called 'Prasav Sakhi' to help pregnant women who are at high risk.
This program will have trained nurses and health workers wearing pink aprons to guide these women from the time they enter the hospital until they go home.
The government did a special check-up and found that many women have problems like anemia, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
They want to make sure these women get the best care.
The government also set up help desks and a special transportation system to make sure everything goes smoothly.
This is because there have been some sad cases of mothers dying recently, and the government wants to prevent that.
Rajasthan government launches 'Prasav Sakhi' system to support high-risk pregnant women.
37,558 high-risk pregnant women identified in a special campaign.
Trained nursing staff and health workers to assist women from admission to postpartum care.
24×7 Maternal and Child Health Help Desks established in designated hospitals.
Integrated system ensures safe transportation and seamless service delivery.
- Who
- Rajasthan government and high-risk pregnant women
- What
- Launch of the 'Prasav Sakhi' system
- When
- After several maternal deaths in recent months
- Where
- Government hospitals in Rajasthan
- Why
- To provide better support and reduce maternal deaths
Government Initiative
Public Reception
Effectiveness of the Initiative
Government Initiative
The government believes the 'Prasav Sakhi' system will significantly reduce maternal deaths and improve healthcare for high-risk pregnant women.
Public Reception
Public reception is yet to be fully gauged, but initial reports suggest positive feedback from pregnant women and their families.
- Initiative Name
- Prasav Sakhi
- Target Group
- High-risk pregnant women
- Implementation Phases
- Medical college-affiliated hospitals, district hospitals, and FRUs
- Key Personnel
- Trained nursing staff, ANMs, and female health workers
- Special Campaign
- 37,558 high-risk pregnant women identified
- Total Women Screened
- 3.56 lakh
- Principal Secretary
- Gayatri Rathore
- Maternal Deaths Reported
- 31 in Kota, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Banswara