Hanufa Begum, a brave young mother from Naharbari village in Assam’s Udalguri district under Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), embodies the challenges faced by countless expecting mothers in the region. Her journey through twin pregnancy was fraught with uncertainties and high risks, navigating treacherous roads and potential pregnancy complications to reach the nearest hospital. Despite the odds and harsh roadblocks, Hanufa persevered, but many others like her are not as fortunate. This is the harsh reality of maternal health in rural Assam—a reality that demands urgent intervention.