What is PICME (RCH ID) and how to register?

What is PICME number?

PICME or Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation (PICME) is a system deployed by the Tamilnadu government to track all pregnant women. Persons registered under PICME are provided with a 12 digit RCH ID, which is being used to track all aspects of the pregnancy by the Public Health Department.

What is RCH ID?

RCH stands for Reproductive and Child Health. All Married/Pregnant Women will be issued an unique identification number (RCH ID), which can be used for any number of pregnancies.

Who will give RCH ID?

Only the Village Health Nurse / Urban Health Nurse can give RCH ID.

How many days will it take to issue RCH ID?

It depends on the area and availability of Village Health Nurse / Urban Health Nurse.

Normally it will be issued within 1 month.

Can I go for delivery without getting RCH ID?

Now, Government of Tamilnadu has made it compulsory to register all pregnancies and to give RCH ID for registration of births. Even if the mother does not have RCH ID at the time of delivery, she must register immediately at least after delivery and submit the RCH ID to the hospital concerned. So without RCH ID, one cannot get birth certificate.

I have already received RCH ID. Should I do Pre-Registration for the next pregnancy?

Yes. If the mother become pregnant again and not able to meet the Village Health Nurse / Urban Health Nurse immediately, she can pre-register her pregnancy using the existing RCH ID.

For getting RCH ID, whether Pregnant Mother should meet personally VHN/UHN in the Health Sub Centre /Primary Health Centre?

Yes. The pregnant mothers should meet Village Health Nurse / Urban Health Nurse atleast once before getting RCH ID.

What is the link to register in PICME?

https://picme3.tn.gov.in/api/react2

Is RCH ID given to only Pregnant Mothers?

No. RCH ID can be given to any married woman even if she is not pregnant.