On October 9, 2024, Bengaluru took a big step towards revolutionising maternal and child healthcare. In a landmark effort that combines technology and public health delivery, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched a revolutionary pilot project called ‘Savemom’, designed by JioVio Healthcare.
This innovative effort, now showcased by NammaKPSC, represents a watershed moment in how urban local Governments are using AI-powered healthcare to generate systemic change in maternal outcomes.
What Is the Savemom Pilot About?
BBMP’s Savemom pilot is intended to target one of the most essential periods in a mother and infant’s lives: the first 1,000 days, from pregnancy to the child’s second birthday. During this time, the foundations of lifetime health are established.
The BBMP plans to revolutionise maternal and infant health tracking in Bengaluru with this program, which is driven by JioVio’s cutting-edge AI technology.
A Bold Vision for Bengaluru
This trial, which has been rolled out in select areas, is the BBMP’s strategic experiment in using technology to scale personalised care. For a fast growing city like Bengaluru, with its diverse population and infrastructure difficulties, such a tech-enabled project is transformative.
More than merely a healthcare project, Savemom serves as a model for smart cities across India seeking to improve public health outcomes through the use of IoT, AI, and connected infrastructure.
Why This Feature in NammaKPSC Matters
Savemom gains attention and credibility by being featured on NammaKPSC, a premier platform that showcases governance innovation and public service quality in Karnataka.
- It emphasises the necessity of public-private cooperation in addressing real-world concerns.
- AI-powered governance frameworks to improve service delivery.
- Providing intelligent tools to grassroots workers, such as ASHA staff
Most importantly, it acknowledges Savemom’s ability to significantly enhance maternity and infant health outcomes, from the ward to the city level.
The Bigger Picture
From Tamil Nadu to Karnataka, Savemom has already helped over 30 lakh women in 14,000 communities. BBMP’s urban pilot is now proving its scalability in congested metropolitan environments, where digital innovation meets civic complexity.
This trial could serve as a springboard for state-wide or national rollout, paving the way for predictive, preventive, and personalised public healthcare.
Check out more here!