Siddh Divyang Foundation

AI Vatsalya

A Father’s Promise, A Mother’s Lifeline

"Caring for our son, Siddh, for 34 years has shown us the profound impact of developmental challenges on a family. While some damage is irreversible, timely intervention during the "Golden Window" can fundamentally change the course of a child’s life."

"AI Vatsalya is our mission to bridge the "Last Mile". By using voice-based AI in a mother’s native language, we provide the vital information needed to act when it matters most—turning a father’s promise into a mother’s lifeline."

Uday Mehta, Founding Director

Problem Statement

The “Golden Window” of opportunity to early intervention is missed!

1. Language Barrier:

Important medical information is often not available in simple Marathi or Hindi.
The first signs of health risks are simply lost in translation, leaving mothers without a clear starting point.

2. ‘Wait and See’ Trap:

Many mothers cannot understand early warning signs.
In the absence of trusted guidance, parents are told to “wait” for a child to "grow out of it.

3. Stigma & Fear Prevent Action:

Fear of judgment makes families hide developmental delays
Mothers avoid seeking help—even from ASHA workers—due to fear of gossip

4. Navigational Blindness:

A mother maybe unaware of – nearby District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) or who to contact
A mother maybe unaware of – Government schemes and essential benefits, e.g. POSHAN Abhiyaan, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, etc.

The Solution – AI Vatsalya

“AI Vatsalya” - The Intelligence Layer for Maternal and Child Health with focus on Rural Health.

Built upon the infrastructure of Projects "Vatsalya" (now moving toward state-wide implementation) and “HealthyBaby”—

“AI Vatsalya” is Not just an app; it is a Detection-to-Direction ecosystem.
A Voice-driven AI companion in local Marathi and Hindi, helping women bypass literacy and tech barriers.
Seeking immediate early medical intervention and overcoming social stigma
From pre-pregnancy planning to two years of child’s age
Empowering women with a safe, direct bridge towards medical help and guidance
Enabling timely access to life-saving maternal and child care
Designed to close the Silent Disability Gap

How It Works: Our Core Pillars

1. Voice-First Accessibility

A rural mother talks to “AI Vatsalya” about her and/or her child’s health concerns naturally in her own Marathi/Hindi dialect.

2. Instant Response, Immediate Clarity

“AI Vatsalya” instantly triggers a response based on her concerns with audio guidance or expert “See-Do” images/videos based on authenticated NHM Guidelines and KEM hospital created for Indian babies —giving her clarity when she needs it most.
A 24/7 support system always there for her—safe, private, and judgment-free.
Direction to immediate clinical action—empowering her to care for herself and her baby, free from fear and social stigma.

3. From Uncertainty to Definitive Clinical Sction

“AI Vatsalya” Responds instantly based on the mother’s concern
Immediately Identifies “Red Zone” risks across stages—preconception, ANC, and child development (0–24 months)
Provides direct contact details for nearest SNCUs or DEICs
Helps her access relevant government schemes and benefits to make treatment affordable

“AI Vatsalya” ensures a direct pathway through the “Golden Window” of early intervention.

Authenticated Evidence-Based Database

Our AI generates responses exclusively from a curated database grounded in NHM guidelines and protocols from premier institutions like KEM Hospital, Pune, ensuring all advice including “Ayurvedic” are medically validated for Indian conditions and compliant with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) standards for data privacy and anonymization.

Data Category	Description	Impact
User Experience (NLP) Training	800+ recorded audio interactions with rural mothers in Maharashtra, including structured “Query-and-Response” data from our Bal Setu initiative.	Used to train AI to recognize rural dialects and colloquial symptom descriptions from mothers in rural Maharashtra.
Multimedia & See-Do Model	350+ KEM-validated instructional videos on developmental milestones. Hundreds of short audio/video clips (1–2 min). Coverage for preconception, ANC stages, and infant growth.	Supports health monitoring and risk detection. Ensures timely home-based stimulation. Enables early clinical intervention.
Govt. Schemes & Subsidy Navigator	Provides guidance on benefits like: Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram(RBSK) Poshan Abhiyaan Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) Janani Suraksha Yojana(JSY) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)	Removes fear of treatment cost. Reduces financial burden. Helps mothers navigate health systems confidently.
Emergency Referral Network	Geo-mapped directory of SNCUs and DEICs across Maharashtra.	Eliminates panic during emergencies. Connects high-risk cases to nearest facility. Provides location and contact details instantly.

Project Implementation, Sustenance, & Scalability

“AI Vatsalya” does not replace the human touch; it empowers it.

Government Collaboration Initiated:

Through a Letter of Intent (LOI) from NHM Maharashtra, enabling rapid deployment within the existing public health system.

Rollout Approach:

Pilot “AI Vatsalya”
Sign an MoU with the Government
Implement statewide rollout

Built for Scale & Real-World Diversity:

Designed for Maharashtra’s 128M+ population
Supports Marathi, Hindi and English including regional dialects
Ensures effective use across diverse communities

Inclusive, Voice-First Accessibility:

Voice-enabled AI for low-literacy users
Allows mothers, ASHAs, and ANMs to interact naturally
No reading or typing required
Mother is guided through 1-2 minute multimedia snippets

Sustainable & Pro Bono Model:

SDF provides AI infrastructure, datasets, and technical support at No Cost to end users
Complete platform will be handed over to Government for long-term sustainability

Scalable Beyond Maternal & Child Health:

Built as a future-ready platform
Can expand to TB care and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Can be implemented in other states with lanugange modification, as required

Result: A government-owned, medically validated, and future-ready system that continues to serve communities at scale—long after initial implementation.

Enabling Factors | Boots on the Ground

High mobile penetration across rural and urban Maharashtra
Increasing access to affordable and unlimited internet
Women across rural Maharashtra are increasingly comfortable using digital platforms—especially short voice and video content.
Last-Mile Connectivity: By leveraging this existing familiarity, AI Vatsalya provides the "Last-Mile" bridge—connecting a mother's digital habits directly to the physical care of SNCUs and DEICs.

Our Partners/Associations

Built in alignment with government systems, validated by leading healthcare and technology institutions, and grounded in real-world implementation

National Health Mission India

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Letter of Intent dated 2nd April, 2026.

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KEM Hospital, Pune

MOU Signed

Letter of MoU dated 5th January, 2023.

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UNICEF’s

Letter of Appreciation(LOA)

Letter of Appreciation dated 12th September, 2024.

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IIT Bombay

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Letter of Intent dated 24th Feb 2025.

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Support Our Work

• NGOs and Foundations working in Health sector for mothers and new born babies
• NGOs and Foundations focused on Education and Support for Divyang children
• Volunteers willing to share their time, skills and expertise for these initiatives
• Paediatricians and Medical Officers specializing in Preconception Care or Child Development
• Financial contributions are always welcome and greatly appreciated to sustain and expand our efforts

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