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GARBH-INi Initiative for Preterm Birth Prediction

March 30 , 2026 11 hrs 0 min 75 0

The Government of India is using the GARBH-INi initiative to predict and prevent preterm births early by using advanced research methods and artificial intelligence (AI).
GARBH-INi (Interdisciplinary Group for Advanced Research on Birth Outcomes) is a flagship programme under DBT (Department of Biotechnology), Government of India.
India has one of the highest numbers of preterm births in the world.
It leading to newborn deaths, child mortality, and long-term health problems.
The initiative includes India’s largest pregnancy cohort study, tracking about 12,000 pregnant women to identify early risk factors.
It uses AI (Artificial Intelligence), clinical epidemiology, and multi-omics methods like genomics, proteomics, and microbiome studies for accurate prediction.
GARBH-INi-DRISHTI is a digital data-sharing platform that helps researchers access, analyse, and share scientific data for better maternal healthcare outcomes.