Siddh Divyang Foundation

AI Vatsalya

Compassionate Care, Powered by Intelligence

Problem Statement

Turning Maternal Intuition into Medical Action through voice-based Generative AI in Marathi & Hindi at No Cost to the End Users.

We are breaking the silence of Maharashtra’s Disability gap, one conversation at a time.

Bridging the gap in maternal and neonatal health across Maharashtra by focusing on Real-time Query Resolution, Early Intervention, and Technical Integration.

“AI Vatsalya” combines Govt. of Maharashtra National Health Mission (NHM) protocols and KEM Hospital, Pune’s medical expertise grounded in 150+ years of domain experience with cutting-edge AI to provide rural mothers with real-time, life-saving guidance.

Our Partners/Associations

- See Letter of Intent dated 2nd April, 2026 from National Health Mission India (NHM) to pilot this voice-interface “AI Vatsalya” within the state’s existing health infrastructure.

- See MoU for Project “Vatsalya” dated 1st March, 2024 with Govt. of Maharashtra Health Services Family Welfare, M.C.H. & S.H.

-- See MoU dated 5th January, 2023 with KEM Hospital, Pune empowering parents for early intervention and stimulation required for child development through multimedia content.

- See UNICEF’s Letter on “Working in the Health domain with Siddh Divyang Foundation” dated 12th September, 2024.

- See Letter of Intent from IIT Bombay, dated 24th Feb 2025, intending to collaborate with SDF for AI Optimization and scalability, ensuring the platform is robust and secure.

Problem Statement

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.

‘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.

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

Navigational Blindness:

A mother maybe unaware of –

nearby DEICs or who to contact
Government schemes and essential benefits, e.g. POSHAN Abhiyaan, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, tec.

The Solution – “AI Vatsalya

A Father’s Promise, A Mother’s Lifeline

"This mission is a father’s promise, born from 34 years of walking the path with my special-needs son, Siddh." — Uday Mehta, Founding Director

“AI Vatsalya” - The Intelligence Layer for 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 overcome 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” videos—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 action:

“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

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: RBSK Poshan Abhiyaan PMMVY JSY	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.
Proven 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 and Hindi, 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
Sustainable & Pro Bono Model:
- SDF provides AI infrastructure, datasets, and technical support at no cost
- Complete platform handover 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)

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.

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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