The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a key indicator of child health. It represents the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births. India's IMR has declined significantly but remains higher than many other countries.

The Child Mortality Rate (CMR) refers to the number of deaths of children under five years of age per 1,000 live births.

Malnutrition, including stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), and underweight (low weight for age), is a major challenge affecting child health in India.

Diarrheal diseases and pneumonia are major causes of child mortality. Interventions like oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and antibiotics are crucial for managing these conditions.

Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is important for cognitive and social-emotional development. The ICDS scheme provides ECCE services through Anganwadi centers.

The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) screens children from birth to 18 years for 4Ds – Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Development delays.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 addresses the care and protection of children in need and those in conflict with the law.

Child labour is a significant impediment to child health and development. Various laws prohibit child labour in hazardous industries.

The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a key indicator of child health. It represents the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births. India's IMR has declined significantly but remains higher than many other countries.

The Child Mortality Rate (CMR) refers to the number of deaths of children under five years of age per 1,000 live births.

Malnutrition, including stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), and underweight (low weight for age), is a major challenge affecting child health in India.

Diarrheal diseases and pneumonia are major causes of child mortality. Interventions like oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and antibiotics are crucial for managing these conditions.

Early childhood care and education (ECCE) is important for cognitive and social-emotional development. The ICDS scheme provides ECCE services through Anganwadi centers.

The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) screens children from birth to 18 years for 4Ds – Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Development delays.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 addresses the care and protection of children in need and those in conflict with the law.

Child labour is a significant impediment to child health and development. Various laws prohibit child labour in hazardous industries.