Question

Which state became the first Indian state to launch a High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) portal?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint:- This initiative was undertaken to reduce the death of women during giving birth and reduce the infant mortality rate.
- It is designed in such a way that it keeps a track of every risk associated with the pregnant woman.
- Through this portal immediate actions can be taken to protect both the child and mother.

Complete answer:
The High Risk Pregnancy Portal was established in November in the year 2017 by the state of Haryana. It has been established to fulfill the purpose of identifying 100 percent high risk pregnancy cases. The web application has been formulated in such a way that it tracks the women with high risk after the delivery of 42 days in order to provide appropriate treatment during the ante-natal period for a healthy outcome.
The portal makes available the specialists and the management in the nearby civil hospitals. It has also focused on the availability of a female attendant during the delivery in the room which is a significant step towards the improvement of maternal care and for reducing the infant mortality rates and shielding the child too.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C, i.e. Haryana.

Note:High risk pregnancy can occur because various problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, age factor, lifestyle etc. This initiative was launched by NITI Aayog and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The conference about this programme was held in New Delhi.