The Indian government on 7 May 2025 launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform designed to comprehensively track and manage maternal and child health services across the country. The platform, announced via an official government statement, aims to create longitudinal digital health records for women throughout their reproductive years — from antenatal care to family planning.

What JANANI Covers

The platform is built as an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal and captures key service delivery events across the full continuum of care. This includes antenatal care, delivery preparedness, postnatal care, newborn care, home-based newborn and young child care, and family planning services.

A standout feature is the QR-enabled digital Mother and Child Health (MCH) card, which makes health records portable and easily accessible for beneficiaries regardless of location. The system also incorporates automated alerts for high-risk pregnancies, real-time dashboards for supervisory review, and due-list generation to enable timely tracking and targeted interventions.

Integration With National Health Platforms

JANANI is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing national platforms, including U-WIN (the universal immunisation monitoring system) and POSHAN (the government's flagship nutrition programme). This integration facilitates smooth data exchange and improved coordination across health and nutrition programmes, enabling comprehensive monitoring of beneficiaries across sectors.

Beneficiary registration is supported through unique identifiers such as ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account), Aadhaar (via OTP and biometric verification), and mobile number, with a pan-India search functionality built in. Notably, the platform also offers self-registration through web and mobile platforms, empowering beneficiaries to manage their own healthcare journey.

Addressing Migrant Populations and Record Duplication

One of the more significant structural improvements in JANANI is its provision for migratory populations. The new portal ensures continuity of care for individuals who move across states or districts — a longstanding gap in India's maternal health infrastructure — while also preventing duplication of records, a common issue in earlier systems.

Citizens are supported through timely scheduling and monitoring of antenatal care visits and immunisations, with alerts and reminders to ensure no critical health milestone is missed. The platform additionally provides access to information on nearby healthcare facilities, expected place of delivery, and health education and nutritional guidance.

Early Numbers and Rollout

According to the government, JANANI has already recorded 1.34 crore beneficiary registrations, over 30 lakh pregnant women registrations, more than 30 lakh MCH cards generated, and over 1 lakh biometric verifications to date. These figures suggest a significant early uptake, though independent verification of outcomes remains pending.

As India continues to work toward reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, JANANI's real-world impact will be closely watched — particularly its effectiveness in reaching underserved and mobile populations in the months ahead.