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TN Engineer’s Re 1-a-Day AI Device Helps 30 Lakh Women Detect Pregnancy Risks Early

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A small device, A big lifeline

For many women in rural India, routine pregnancy check-ups are difficult to access.One simple device is changing that.Built by a Tamil Nadu engineer, it's helping doctors detect pregnancy risks early — and saving lives.

Why pregnancy can turn risky

Doctors recommend at least four antenatal check-ups during pregnancy.But in rural India, only around 54% of women complete these visits.Without regular monitoring, serious complications often go unnoticed until it's too late.

The problem that sparked an idea

When Senthil Kumar Murugesan saw his own sister struggle to access timely pregnancy care, he realised the system........

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