Child Mortality

Child mortality refers to number of child deaths before reaching the age of 5 years per 1,000 live births.

Child Mortality in India

  • Child Mortality Rate: India: 8; Rural: 9; and Urban: 5
  • Under-5 Mortality Rate: India: 32; Rural: 36; and Urban: 21
  • Infant Mortality Rate: India: 28; Rural: 31; and Urban: 19.
  • Poor Performing States: Madhya Pradesh (43); Uttar Pradesh (38); and Chhattisgarh (38)
  • Good Performing States
  • Bigger States: Kerala (6); NCT of Delhi (12); and Tamil Nadu (13)
  • Smaller States: Mizoram (3); Nagaland (4); and Sikkim (5).

Government Initiatives

  • Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK): These schemes focus on institutional ....
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