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Maternal Mortality Rate Drops by 50 Points under PM’s Safe Motherhood Initiative:

Published on 12 Jun 2025

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Maternal Mortality Rate Drops by 50 Points under PM’s Safe Motherhood Initiative:
  • Under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has fallen 50 points, from 130 (2014–16) to 80 (2021–23).
  • PMSMA emphasizes free antenatal care, nutritional support, high-risk check-ups, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • With over nine years of consistent effort, states with previously high MMR have seen marked reductions.
  • This reflects strengthened maternal healthcare delivery and aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3).
Source: SarkariPariksha