Rajasthan screens 1.06 lakh pregnant women in maternal health drive
Synopsis
Rajasthan launched a five-day maternal health blitz after reports of post-caesarean deaths — and in just 48 hours, health teams screened over 1 lakh pregnant women, flagged 15,504 high-risk cases, and inspected nearly 3,800 health institutions. The scale of the mobilisation signals how seriously the state is treating what critics say is a systemic failure in maternal care.
Key Takeaways
The Rajasthan Health Department reviewed records of 1,06,264 pregnant women in the first two days of its five-day Special Intensive Screening Campaign .
15,504 high-risk pregnancies received case-wise assessments during the same period.
3,808 health institutions were inspected for maternal and child health service quality.
The campaign is being implemented by 10,049 CHOs , 22,355 ANMs , and 54,431 ASHA Sahyoginis across the state.
The drive was launched amid reports of new mothers allegedly dying following caesarean section surgeries in multiple cities.
Inspection reports are being uploaded to a supervision portal in real time for multi-level monitoring.
The Rajasthan Health Department has reviewed records of 1,06,264 pregnant women and conducted case-wise assessments of 15,504 high-risk pregnancies in just the first two days of its five-day Special Intensive Screening Campaign, launched amid reports of maternal deaths allegedly linked to caesarean section surgeries across the state. The statewide drive, which began on Thursday, 17 July 2025, is aimed at strengthening maternal healthcare services in Rajasthan.
Campaign Scope and Field Reach
The campaign was launched under the direction of State Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, with the stated objective of ensuring timely antenatal care (ANC), early identification of high-risk pregnancies, and safe institutional deliveries for every expectant mother across the state.
On the ground, the drive is being implemented through a network of 10,049 Community Health Officers (CHOs), 22,355 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and 54,431 ASHA Sahyoginis, conducting outreach across villages and remote habitations. Health officials also carried out real-time verification and interacted directly with 6,794 pregnant women during this period.
Institutional Inspections and Corrective Action
During the first two days alone, 3,808 health institutions were inspected to evaluate the quality of maternal and child health services, antenatal care, record maintenance, and overall service delivery. Deficiencies identified during these inspections have been flagged to the concerned institutions, with directions issued for immediate corrective action.
Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) sessions were also organised across Anganwadi centres and health facilities throughout the state as part of the campaign's outreach component.
What the Government Said
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore said the campaign is being monitored at multiple levels — from district administrations down to block and field-level health teams. Inspection reports are being uploaded to a dedicated supervision portal on the same day, enabling real-time monitoring of healthcare services.
The department has mandated regular review meetings at the district, block, and sector levels to track the identification, treatment, referral, and delivery preparedness of high-risk pregnant women.
Key Targets and Monitoring Framework
The campaign is focused on achieving 100% ANC registration, ensuring a minimum of four antenatal check-ups for every pregnant woman, timely identification and tracking of high-risk pregnancies, effective referral pathways, and safe institutional deliveries. District authorities have been specifically instructed to ensure advance planning for women in their third trimester.
This comes amid growing concern over maternal mortality cases in Rajasthan allegedly connected to caesarean surgeries — reports that appear to have accelerated the urgency of the five-day screening exercise. With three days of the campaign still remaining, the full scale of its findings and corrective outcomes will be closely watched.
Point of View
Or remain confined to a portal upload. Rajasthan's maternal mortality indicators have historically lagged the national average, and a five-day drive, however intensive, cannot substitute for structural reform in how public health facilities handle surgical deliveries.
NationPress
17 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rajasthan's Special Intensive Screening Campaign for pregnant women?
It is a five-day statewide maternal health drive launched on 17 July 2025 by the Rajasthan Health Department under the direction of Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar. The campaign aims to ensure 100% ANC registration, identify high-risk pregnancies, and facilitate safe institutional deliveries across the state.
Why was the campaign launched?
The campaign was launched amid reports of new mothers dying in different cities of Rajasthan allegedly after caesarean section surgeries. The drive seeks to strengthen oversight of maternal healthcare services and address gaps in antenatal care and institutional delivery quality.
How many pregnant women have been screened so far?
In the first two days of the campaign, records of 1,06,264 pregnant women were reviewed and 15,504 high-risk pregnancies received case-wise assessments. Health officials also directly interacted with 6,794 pregnant women during real-time verification visits.
How many health institutions were inspected under the campaign?
A total of 3,808 health institutions were inspected during the first two days to evaluate maternal and child health services, antenatal care quality, and record maintenance. Institutions found with deficiencies have been directed to take immediate corrective action.
Who is implementing the campaign on the ground?
The campaign is being carried out by a field network comprising 10,049 Community Health Officers, 22,355 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and 54,431 ASHA Sahyoginis conducting outreach across villages and remote areas of Rajasthan.
