The government of Tamil Nadu introduces PICME (Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation). This blog will guide you to get your PICME number by registering on the official website.
The maternal mortality rate in India is 113 per 1lakhs of childbirth, which accounts for 15 percent of the world’s maternal deaths, second most of the world. Most maternal death happens because of a lack of nursing and cure during pregnancy and delivery. This indicates that we need to provide nursing to every pregnant woman in the country, by considering this problem the government of Tamil Nadu introduces PICME: Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation. This blog will guide you to get your PICME number by registering on the official website.
What is PICME?
PICME(Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation) is a system established by the Tamil Nadu government to track every pregnant woman in the state through the self-registration of the pregnant woman on the official website.
The government ensures the cure and nursing of the pregnant woman throughout the pregnancy period. This process starts with the registration and ends with the collection of the birth certificate of the child. You can only get your child’s birth certificate if you have registered and have a PICME number.
Why PICME?
Under the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) scheme, a woman can register herself with PICME once she knows about her pregnancy. Once a woman successfully registers and gets the PICME number, a twelve-digit RCH id is provided to her. By getting the RCH ID, women can get several facilities under the RCH scheme.
- A pregnant woman gets surveillance by local nurses, who take care of the health and hygiene of a woman during their pregnancy and ensure the safety of the pregnant woman and her child.
- A pregnant woman can connect to the local healthcare centre or nearer Anganwadi to get any kind of help or guidance during the pregnancy period.
- The nurses from the healthcare centre also guide you to fill out the registration form and with other technical issues.
- Government can monitor and track pregnant women through PICME and get an idea about the maternal needs in the state.
- Local nurses provide regular check-ups and medicines to pregnant women.
- Getting a birth certificate for your child has now become very easy through the PICME number, and the Tamil Nadu government has now made it a compulsory requirement of the PICME number to get a birth certificate for a child.
- If you don’t register your PICME number earlier then you can do it even after the delivery of your child.
- PICME helps the government to track Maternal Mortality Rates and Infant Mortality Rates.
- Pregnant woman. can get financial help from the government and other organisations.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy’s Maternity Benefit Scheme
This is a national maternity benefit scheme that funds needy and poor pregnant women to help them meet the expenses of their nutritious diet and other facilities during pregnancy.
Under this scheme ₹18000 is payable in five installments.
| INSTALMENT | CONDITIONS | AMOUNT |
| 1. Instalment | Prenatal registration on or before 12 weeks | ₹ 2000 |
| Benefit of kind | First nutrition kit at the end of 3rd month | ₹ 2000 |
| 2. Instalment | After 4 months | ₹ 2000 |
| Benefit of kind | Second nutrition kit | ₹ 2000 |
| 3. Instalment | After the delivering child to the government institute | ₹ 4000 |
| 4. Instalment | After completion of all 3rd doses of OPV/Rota/Pentavalent and 2 doses of IPV | ₹ 4000 |
| 5. Instalment | when Measles-Rubella vaccination is completed between the 9th and 12th month of their infants. | ₹ 2000 |
| Total amount | ₹ 18000 | |
This table shows the amount of distribution under MRMBS.
How to Get the PICME Number?
Now you are well aware of PICME and its benefits, now you have a question: how do I register myself? Here are step by step guidelines to get your PICME number.
There are several ways to get your PICME number.
- Do self-registration on the official website of PICME.
- If you don’t have an internet connection, then you can visit the nearby ‘Seva Center’ that will help you register for free.
- You can call on toll free number 102 or email- picmehelpdesk@gmail.com for registration.
Steps for Online Registration
You can follow the steps mentioned below for online pre-registration.
- Step 1: Visit the official website for pre-registration by clicking the link picme.tn.gov.in/picme public.
- Step 2: Choose the option of pre-registration for pregnancy.
- Step 3: Fill in the details in the form like name, address, Pin code, email-id, and mobile number.
- Step 4: Select your preferred time from the slot provided to get in touch with Village Health Nurse (VHN).
- Step 5: Click on the button ‘generate OTP’ after entering your mobile number and also enter the captcha code.
- Step 6: Enter the OTP you got via SMS in your entered mobile number to verify.
- Step 7: Click on the save button to submit your registration form.
- Step 8: Once you save the form, an acknowledgment will be displayed which shows you the PICME number in it. Print the acknowledgement.
After completion of registration, you will get the PICME number by email and SMS as well. Healthcare authorities will connect with you soon and you have to visit the nearest center to get your RCH ID. You need to use this ID for different types of activities.
How to log in to the PICME?
After completing the registration, you can now log in to your profile anytime you want by following simple steps.
- Step-1: Visit the official site by clicking on the link www.picme.tn.gov.in
- Step-2: Enter the username and password.
- Step-3: Enter the captcha code from the box.
- Step-4: Click on the submit button to log in.
You can edit your profile and check the status of financial aid. The authorities connected to you after the registration will help you get your username and password.
Checking the Status of the PICME number
Once you get the PICME number by registration it may take time to get the RCH ID. You can easily check the status of your PICME number on the official website by following simple steps.
- Step-1: Visit the official site for pre-registration same as we did in the registration part or click on the link picme.tn.gov.in.
- Step-2: Select the option of Application ID status.
- Step-3: Enter the 12-digit PICME number you got after the registration.
- Step-4: Click on the submit button and check the status of your RCH ID.
By following these simple steps, you can check the status of your RCH ID.
Conclusion
As we have seen, maternal deaths are a big issue in India and hundreds of women are dying due to insufficient healthcare and hygiene. The Tamil Nadu government is trying to fix this problem by PICME and providing health care and financial help to needy pregnant women.
To get the advantage of the government, you just need to get your PICME number by following the simple steps mentioned above. If you are a pregnant woman living in Tamil Nadu, you must register yourself for PICME to get the help of the government and also to get your child’s Birth Certificate. Vakilsearch can help you fastrack your process. You can get in touch with our experts to.
FAQ
How do I find my PICME number?
The PICME number is assigned to each pregnant woman registered in the PICME system. You can find your PICME number by logging in to the PICME portal using your registered mobile number and password.
What is the meaning of the PICME number?
The PICME number is a unique identifier assigned to each pregnant woman registered in the PICME system. It is used to track the progress of the pregnancy and ensure timely and quality healthcare for expectant mothers and infants.
What is the importance of PICME?
The PICME system is an innovative approach to streamline healthcare for expectant mothers and infants. It aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates by providing timely healthcare.
What is the importance of registering pregnancy?
Registering a pregnancy is essential for ensuring proper medical care, required screenings and assistance to pregnant women. Registering also helps decrease the mortality rate of pregnant women and infants.
What are the benefits of pregnancy registration in Tamil Nadu?
Pregnant women registered under the PICME system can access multiple benefits in terms of childcare, including financial assistance under the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme.
How do I get a pregnancy certificate?
To get a pregnancy certificate, you need to register under the PICME system by visiting the nearest government healthcare centre, hospital or primary healthcare centre. You can also contact Aanganwadi centre workers to collect the 12-digit PICME registration code. Once registered, you can avail benefits under the RCH scheme
