India's Maternal Mortality Drops Significantly with 89% Institutional Deliveries
India's maternal mortality rate dropped significantly as institutional deliveries reached 89%, a health milestone.
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त्वरित संशोधन
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) dropped significantly
Institutional delivery rate increased to 89%
1,81,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (health and wellness centres) providing benefits
Number of AIIMS increased to 23
Number of medical colleges increased to 819
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महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
India's Maternal Health Progress: Key Indicators (December 2025)
This dashboard highlights the most recent achievements in India's maternal health sector, reflecting the impact of government initiatives and infrastructure expansion.
- Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)
- 75 per 100,000 live births-22 from 2018-20
- Institutional Deliveries
- 89%+10.1% from 2015-16
- AIIMS Operational
- 23+16 since 2014
- Medical Colleges
- 819+500+ since 2014
India's MMR has shown a significant and consistent decline, nearing the SDG target of 70 by 2030. This reflects improved healthcare access and quality.
A major driver for MMR reduction, indicating widespread adoption of facility-based births with skilled attendants. Success of schemes like JSY and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Expansion of tertiary care and medical education capacity, improving access to specialized services and addressing regional disparities.
Significant increase in medical colleges boosts human resources in health and expands healthcare access, especially in underserved areas.
परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Public health indicators and their significance (MMR, IMR, U5MR)
Government schemes and policies related to maternal and child health (Ayushman Bharat, NHM, JSSK, PMMVY)
Role of health infrastructure and human resources in public health delivery
Social determinants of health and equity in access to healthcare
Constitutional provisions and DPSP related to public health (Article 21, Article 47)
India's progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3)
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सारांश
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced a significant drop in India's Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), attributing it to the rise in institutional deliveries, which now stand at 89%. This achievement reflects the success of government initiatives like the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (health and wellness centres) and increased access to medical colleges and healthcare services.
The expansion of medical infrastructure, including 23 AIIMS and 819 medical colleges, has played a crucial role in improving maternal and child health outcomes, aligning with the vision of a healthy and developed India. This is a key indicator of progress in public health.
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नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India: 1. MMR is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births. 2. India's recent achievement of 89% institutional deliveries is a key factor in the decline of MMR. 3. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 aims to reduce the global MMR to less than 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct. MMR is indeed expressed as the number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births, which is a standard international definition. Statement 2 is correct. The news article explicitly states that the significant drop in India's MMR is attributed to the rise in institutional deliveries, which now stand at 89%. Statement 3 is correct. SDG Target 3.1 is to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030. India's efforts contribute to achieving this global target. Therefore, all three statements are correct.
2. Which of the following initiatives are primarily aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes in India? 1. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs 2. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) 3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) 4. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1, 2 and 3 only
- B.2, 3 and 4 only
- C.1, 2 and 4 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
1. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Health and Wellness Centres) are a crucial component of Ayushman Bharat, providing comprehensive primary healthcare, including maternal and child health services, at the community level. This is directly mentioned in the news. 2. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a central scheme launched to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and sick infants accessing public health institutions for delivery and treatment. 3. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit program providing financial incentive to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child, promoting health-seeking behaviour. 4. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is an initiative for child health screening and early intervention services for children from birth to 18 years of age, covering 4 Ds – Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Development delays including disability. While focused on children, it is intrinsically linked to overall maternal and child health outcomes. All four initiatives contribute significantly to improving maternal and child health outcomes in India.
3. In the context of public health infrastructure and policy in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India.
- B.Article 47 of the Constitution of India mandates the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
- C.The expansion of medical colleges and AIIMS primarily aims to increase the number of specialist doctors in urban areas.
- D.Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a crucial role in promoting institutional deliveries and primary healthcare at the grassroots level.
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सही उत्तर: C
A) Statement A is correct. The National Medical Commission (NMC) replaced the Medical Council of India (MCI) as the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice, aiming to improve quality and transparency. B) Statement B is correct. Article 47, a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP), explicitly states this mandate, highlighting the constitutional importance of public health. C) Statement C is NOT correct. While increasing specialist doctors is a part of the broader goal, the expansion of medical colleges and AIIMS aims for a more holistic improvement: increasing the overall number of doctors (including general practitioners), improving access to medical education, reducing regional disparities, and enhancing healthcare services across both urban and rural areas, not just specialists in urban areas. The news itself mentions improved access to medical colleges and healthcare services as a factor in better maternal and child health outcomes, implying a broader impact. D) Statement D is correct. ASHAs are community health workers under the National Health Mission, instrumental in connecting communities with health services, promoting institutional deliveries, immunization, and family planning, especially in rural areas.