Archit Rahul Patil, a young innovator from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, has made a remarkable contribution to healthcare at just 14 years old. Concerned by the high maternal mortality rate in India, Archit developed a low-cost, silicone-based device that can accurately measure postpartum blood loss in real time-an innovation that could help prevent thousands of maternal deaths caused by undetected hemorrhaging after childbirth.
His invention stands out not only for its life-saving potential but also for its simplicity, affordability, and ease of use in rural and under-resourced medical settings. For this breakthrough, Archit was awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, recognizing his creativity, compassion, and commitment to public health. His story proves that innovation doesn’t require age or advanced degrees-just a strong will to solve real-world problems.