Pygmy: What is Pygmy (PICME) important for pregnant women to know? What is pygmy number? How to get this number? Let’s know the benefits of this through this article.
It is a system started by Tamil Nadu government to monitor all pregnant women “PICME” is All women visiting private health centers and hospitals for antenatal check-up should register on this PICME website.
What is Pygmy?
PICME is a system used by Tamil Nadu government to monitor all pregnant women. It has been implemented since 2008 for joint monitoring and evaluation of pregnancy and children.
About 11 lakh mothers are registered on this website every year. Through this, mothers (RCH) are allotted a unique 12-digit identification number called RCH number. It is mandatory for mothers to obtain their child’s birth certificate.
A pregnant woman can join this scheme even after the first trimester of pregnancy and post delivery.
Pygmy Advantages:
- After enrolling in this program, it helps to monitor their needs and challenges.
- It provides reminders for scheduled prenatal check-ups, vaccinations and other essential health services.
- This service connects with nearby hospitals and clinics. This ensures the health and safety of the mother and child.
Where to register:
Pregnant women can register their antenatal self details by visiting the nearest urban primary health center or government hospitals and medical college hospitals. If not, online https://picme.tn.gov.in/picmeor e-Seva centres or contact number 102.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Support Scheme
Through Pygmy, along with giving good health tips to pregnant women, Dr. Benefits can be availed under Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme. Under this scheme, the Government of Tamil Nadu provides financial assistance up to Rs.12000 in installments. By this, financial burden during pregnancy can be avoided.
Eligibility for Pygmy:
- The applicant must be pregnant.
- Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
Required Documents:
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Voter Card
- Marriage certificate
- Passport
- Driving license
- Tamil Nadu Medical Insurance Card
- Bank Passbook
How to get PICME number?
- The mother can self-register online by visiting the official website of PICME and filling the required information.
- If you select the New User option on the home page of the website, the registration form will open.
- Now, fill all the required details. A unique PICME ID will be generated for you after providing the required information.
- Now you will be given a 12 digit RCH ID.
- Use this to create a username and password for your account.
- Keeping this ID safe is essential to continue your medical journey.
