Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio

As per the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) released by the Registrar General of India, MMR of India has declined by 10 points.

  • The ratio has declined from 113 in 2016-18 to 103 in 2017-19 (8.8 % decline).
  • The country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in MMR from 130 in 2014-2016, 122 in 2015-17, 113 in 2016-18, and to 103 in 2017-19.

Key Points

States Achieving SDG 3.1 Target

  • The number of States that have achieved the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 target (By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live ....
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