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Lucknow hosted the national workshop on the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on September 2–3, 2026. The roadmap aims to achieve zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths by 2030 by strengthening the continuum of care. It focuses on high-priority states and districts with high maternal mortality while also providing a framework for all States and Union Territories. The workshop also featured the launch of Birth Waiting Home guidelines, IEC materials, and a dedicated video to support the implementation of SUMAN initiatives and improve maternal healthcare outcomes.