India's Triumph in Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate

The Indian government has implemented successful initiatives to reduce the maternal mortality rate, with the rate of decline surpassing global averages. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and other programs ensure comprehensive care for pregnant women, contributing to a substantial drop from 130 to 88 deaths per lakh live births.

The Indian government has launched various initiatives aimed at reducing the maternal mortality rate, which has emerged as a significant success story, according to Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel.

Patel, speaking during the Rajya Sabha's Question Hour, highlighted the effective interventions under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, which have helped bring India's rate of maternal mortality down from 130 to 88 per lakh live births.

Further commenting, Patel noted that the country's decline rate of 86% in maternal mortality exceeds the global average reduction rate of 48%, underscoring India's dedication towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.

(With inputs from agencies.)