India sees improvement in maternal, child health indicators, says 2021 SRS report

India has made remarkable strides in maternal and child health between 2014 and 2021, with significant declines in MMR, IMR, NMR, and U5MR. The nation's progress has surpassed global averages, achieving substantial reductions in mortality rates compared to worldwide figures from 1990 to 2023. Several states have already met Sustainable Development Goals for maternal and child health.