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To track and provide continuous antenatal care services to pregnant/lactating women the government of Tamil Nadu has started the PICME portal. Public Health Department will use this portal to track all elements of pregnancy. Today in this article we are going to discuss everything about the scheme like its eligibility criteria, required documents, objectives, benefits, important highlights, the application process, etc. So to know more stay connected with us.
PICME Registration 2023
In 2018, the National Informatics Centre for the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine launched the PIMCE Scheme. PICME Stands for Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation. Under this scheme, the Tamil Nadu government has launched the Pregnancy self-registration portal. Pregnant/lactating women of Tamil Nadu can self-register themselves in this portal and through this portal government can track the needs and issues of pregnant women. Beneficiaries can register themselves by visiting government local hospitals, primary healthcare centres, and government-run healthcare facilities. After registration, the beneficiary will get 12 12-digit RCH id.
One beneficiary can get the benefits of this scheme only for the birth of 2 children. If the beneficiary registers herself within 12 weeks of pregnancy then she will get the first instalment of Rs 2,000.
About | PICME Registration 2023 |
Started By | Government Of Tamil Nadu |
Started On | 2008 |
Concerned Authority | Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Govt Of Tamil Nadu |
Objective | To Help And Track Pregnant Women |
Beneficiary | Citizen Of Tamil Nadu |
Official Website | Click Here |
Objectives Of PICME Registration
The objectives of the Tamil Nadu PICME Registration are:
- Providing continuous antenatal care services to pregnant/lactating women.
- To reduce maternal mortality and infant mortality.
- Tracking high-risk mothers and timely intervention.
Key Points & Benefits Of PICME Registration
- Once a woman is registered in the Pregnancy self-registration portal, the online pregnancy registration tool will assist the state in tracking the needs and issues of pregnant women.
- The program connects such women to local hospitals, clinics, and government health institutions.
- Under this scheme, the nurse will monitor the pregnant mothers to ensure the safety and health of the mother and child.
- The beneficiary will get an RCH ID. RCH ID is required while applying for TN Birth Certificate. Thus, PICME registration simplifies birth certificates.
- PICME registration will help pregnant women financially and medical facilities will be available.
- Pregnant women can join the scheme after giving birth. Mothers can avail of this scheme for 2 children.
Conditions For Availing Of Maternity Benefit Scheme?
Instalment\Kind benefit | Conditions (as specified in the G.O Ms. 118, Health & FW dated: 2-4-2018) | Amount |
1st Instalment | Prenatal Registration at or before 12 weeks | Rs 2000 |
1st Kind benefit | First Nutrition Kit (Kind Benefits) on completion of 3rd month | Rs 2000 |
2nd Instalment | After 4 months subject to conditions specified in G.O. | Rs 2000 |
2nd Kind benefit | 2nd Nutrition Kit (Kind Benefit) on completion of 4th month | Rs 2000 |
3rd Instalment | After delivery in the government health centre | Rs 4000 |
4th Instalment | After completion of all 3 doses of OPV/Rota/Penta valent and 2 doses of IPV. |
Rs 4000 |
5th Instalment | After completion of the measles-rubella vaccination of the Infant between the 9th and 12th month. | Rs 2000 |
Total | Rs 18000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Tamil Nadu PICME Registration are as follows:
- Applicants must be a resident of Tamil Nadu state.
- The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
Documents Required For PICME Registration 2023
The following documents are needed to apply for Tamil Nadu PICME Registration:
- Voter ID.
- Passport.
- Aadhar Card
- Ration Card
- Marriage certificate
- Driving License
- Bank passbook
- Job Card of MGNREGS
- Health insurance card from Chief Minister Comprehensive Scheme
PICME Registration Procedures
Pre-registration of pregnancy can be done in several different ways, all the ways are listed below:
- Through the Pregnancy self-registration Portal, beneficiaries can self-register online. After self-registration, the beneficiary will get an acknowledgement and your Pre-registration ID.
- Through e-Seva Centres, the government of tamil nadu has set up an e-Seva centre all across the state, Beneficiaries can visit the centre and the centre operator will help with PICME registration.
- Through Call Centre (102), Pre-registration can be done over the phone by calling the toll-free number “102”.
- Through Government Hospitals, beneficiaries can visit their nearest government hospital for pre-registration.
PICME Registration Online Procedure
- First of all, you have to visit the official website of the Pregnancy self-registration, Govt Of Tamil Nadu.

- On the home page, you have to click on Pre-Registration of Pregnancy.
- Now a registration form will open on your screen.

- Now fill in all the details asked in the form such as:
- Pregnant Mother Name
- Building / Door / Flat No
- Block No./Name
- Street No./Name
- Area Name
- District
- Administrative Unit
- Village
- Pincode
- Select Preferred Time to Visit VHN
- Select To Time
- Email id
- Mobile No
- Enter Pregnant Mother’s Mobile No
- Then click the Generate OTP button and enter the OTP that was sent to your registered mobile phone.
- After filling in all the details, click on save.
- Now you have successfully done the registration.
- You will get an RCH ID of 12 digits and save it for future use.
Process Of PICME 2023 Status Check
- First of all, you have to visit the official website of the Pregnancy self-registration, Govt Of Tamil Nadu.
- On the homepage, you have to click on Application Status Id.

- Now enter the 12-digit PIMCE number and click on submit.
- Now the application status will be on your screen.
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FAQ
What is the PICME Scheme 2023?
Documents Required for PICME Registration?
Passport.
Aadhar Card
Ration Card
Marriage certificate
Driving License
Bank passbook
Job Card of MGNREGS
Health insurance card from Chief Minister Comprehensive Scheme