New Delhi: In a move that could change the way maternal and child healthcare is delivered, the Center has launched a new digital platform – Janani (Journey to Integrated Prenatal, Delivery and Newborn Care) to track pregnancy, delivery and newborn care across the country.A key feature is the QR-based digital Mother and Child Health Card, which allows doctors to access medical records instantly – even if the patient moves to another state. This is expected to help migrant families who often lose continuity of care.The platform, developed as an enhanced version of the government’s Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal – which tracks pregnancies, deliveries and child health – creates a longitudinal digital health record for each woman during her reproductive years, covering the entire cycle from pregnancy and delivery to postnatal and neonatal care, along with family planning.Unlike the earlier RCH system, Mother Provides real-time tracking, QR-based digital records, and integration with other health programs, allowing continuous monitoring and timely intervention.Dr. Rahul Manchanda, Ma. Senior Consultant (Endoscopic Gynecology), PSRI Hospital, said, “This can improve key indicators such as maternal and neonatal mortality. A major benefit is the portability of digital health records, especially for the migrant population, allowing continuity of care across states and cities. Also, there should be strong security measures in place to protect patient data and ensure that records are accessed only by authorized personnel. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act should also include stronger protections for such healthcare platforms.Officials said Janani will help ensure that pregnant women and newborns do not miss important checkups, vaccinations or follow-ups. The system generates alerts and reminders, and also provides real-time dashboards for monitoring and targeted intervention.It can flag high-risk pregnancies early, allowing doctors to intervene timely and reduce complications.The platform is also integrated with other national programs such as U-WIN, which tracks vaccination, and Poshan, which focuses on nutrition and child health, improving coordination across services. Women can register using Aadhaar, ABHA or mobile number, and can also register themselves through mobile or web platforms.So far, more than 1.34 crore beneficiaries have been registered, including more than 30 lakh pregnant women, and more than 30 lakh digital health cards have been generated.Officials said it aims to strengthen the last mile healthcare delivery and ensure that no mother or child is spared, especially in vulnerable and mobile populations.