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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Assam makes strides in reducing Maternal Mortality, Infant Mortality and Under 5 Mortality ratios
Assam shows great improvement in reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio, Infant Mortality Rate and Under 5 Mortality Rate. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shares the state's progress since 2001. Assam's MMR is now better than several other states. The state government will provide jobs and is working to boost the animal husbandry sector. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: Assam has made promising strides towards reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and the Under 5 Mortality Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this on Thursday while adding that while the recent reports of Sample Registration System (SRS) published by the Office of the Registrar General of India the MMR of Assam has come down to said that historically, Assam recorded the highest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the country till the last SRS report of 2018-20. In 2001-03, the MMR in Assam was 490 per 1 lakh live births. At that time, the national MMR was 301.'The maternal health conditions were poor and the health infrastructure in the state was unable to provide necessary support to our mothers. In the last two decades, tremendous efforts have been undertaken, especially in the last 10 years, for which, significant improvement has been observed in reduction of maternal mortality,' the Chief Minister said adding that with the wholehearted efforts of Government of Assam in the last 20 years, the MMR has improved to 125 in 2020-22 from 490 in said that the Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2020-22 was released in the month of June 2025. 'As per SRS 2020-22, MMR of Assam has come down to 125 with a further 42 points (25.1%) drop in MMR compared to 2019-21. This shows 70 points (36%) drop in MMR in just 2 years. No other States in the Country have shown such decline,' he said, adding that Assam's MMR is now better than Madhya Pradesh (159), Chhattisgarh (141), Uttar Pradesh (141) and Odisha (136) as per SRS 2020-22.'It is a great achievement for the State of Assam to bring such a great reduction of MMR even during the period of COVID pandemic,' he Chief Minister further added that it is not just MMR, but Infant Mortality rate also has improved tremendously. 'The IMR in 2005 in Assam was 68, way above the national IMR of 58, being one of the last states in the country. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of Assam improved to 36 as per SRS (2020). It has come down to 34 as per SRS (2021) and further down to 32 as per SRS (2022),' he said adding that in terms of IMR, Assam's performance is at par with Orissa (32) and better than Uttar Pradesh (38), Chattisgarh (38) and Madhya Pradesh (40).'From 68 in 2005, we have improved to 32 by 2020-22, almost reducing IMR to 1/3rd,'he said, adding that the Under 5 Mortality Rate (U5MR) was as high as 88 per 1000 live births in 2008. This has also come down from 40 (SRS 2020) to 37 (SRS 2021) and further down to 35 (SRS 2022), almost reducing to 1/3rd,' Sarma said.'Similarly, our neonatal mortality rate also has improved from 33 per 1000 live births in 2005 to 22 in 2020-22,' he said adding that improvement in health infrastructure, improvement in health Human Resources (HR), Motivated and incentivised ASHA(s) and grassroots workers, improved health service delivery and the social support programmes contributed towards this stated that nearly 40,000 youths would be provided government jobs in a single recruitment drive scheduled for 10 appointment letters were distributed to 443 Veterinary Field Assistants in the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, 12 Tourism Development Officers in the Tourism Department, and 23 DIET Lecturers and 3 SCERT Assistant Directors in the rank of Assistant Professors under the Education Department. With the inclusion of these 481 appointments, the total number of government jobs secured under the present administration now stands at 1,20, expressed confidence that the State Government is well on course to reach a total of 1.60 lakh appointments by 10 October. He emphasised that the transparent nature of this recruitment process has not only upheld merit, but also played a vital role in fostering a more robust educational ecosystem across the his attention to the animal husbandry sector, the Chief Minister underscored its growing importance in the vision of a self-reliant Assam. He noted that, while this sector has increasingly become a pillar of the rural economy, Assam still lags behind other states in fully realising its potential. To address this, he stated that the government has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board to establish the North East Dairy and Foods Limited – an initiative aimed at producing, processing, and distributing 10 lakh litres of milk daily. He highlighted a series of infrastructural developments already underway to support this goal, including the setup of milk processing centres with one lakh litre capacities in Dhemaji, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Cachar, a 25,000 litre unit in Bajali, and a three lakh litre facility in Guwahati. He further mentioned that a new 1 lakh litre milk processing unit would also be established in Rani, near Guwahati by AMUL. These efforts, he affirmed, would serve as an incentive for farmers across Assam to expand stated that the state government would provide a subsidy of Rs. 5 per litre for milk brought in for processing. He added that the College of Veterinary Science, in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board, is working to develop a new breed by crossbreeding Assam's indigenous Lakhimi cows with Gujarat's high-yielding Gir breed. Additionally, he shared that efforts are also underway to improve yield through artificial insemination. With these measures, he affirmed, the government aims to scale Assam's daily milk production to 15 lakh litres by livestock development, the Chief Minister emphasised the state's renewed focus on poultry and duck farming, noting that 90% of Assam's daily egg demand is currently met through imports. He observed that if merely 1,000 entrepreneurs' step forward, the state could achieve a daily production of one crore eggs within three years. Despite the Northeast hosting the country's largest pork market, he lamented the region's insufficient local production and stressed the government's commitment to addressing this gap. He also highlighted a national campaign to promote biogas and bio-CNG production, adding that efforts are underway to enable dairy enterprises to generate these from cattle dung - an initiative poised to offer farmers a valuable supplementary income stream.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Assam's maternal mortality ratio improved significantly in last 20 years: Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (June 19, 2025) said the State has recorded a decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 125 during 2020-22 from 490 in 2001-03. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Sarma said the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) also has significantly improved in the state. "With the whole-hearted efforts of the government of Assam in the last 20 years, our MMR has improved to 125 in 2020-22 from 490 in 2001-03," he said. Over the last two decades, tremendous efforts have been undertaken, especially in the last 10 years, due to which significant improvement has been observed in the reduction of maternal mortality, he said. "Assam is no longer the highest MMR state of the country. Assam's MMR is now better than Madhya Pradesh (159), Chhattisgarh (141), Uttar Pradesh (141) and Odisha (136) as per Sample Registration System (SRS) 2020-22," the CM said. Talking about the IMR, Sarma said the benchmark indicator in 2005 in Assam was 68, way above the national figure of 58. As per SRS data, "IMR of Assam improved to 36 (in 2020), 34 (in 2021) and 32 (in 2022)," he added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Life expectancy in Punjab trails nat'l gains, urban-rural gap persists
Chandigarh: Punjab has recorded a modest improvement in life expectancy over the past five decades, but the gains remain below national average, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data 2018–22. Data released by the office of the registrar general and census commissioner, India, shows that the expectation of life at birth in Punjab during 2018–22 stood at 70.8 years, slightly higher than the national average of 69.9 years. However, the pace of improvement was relatively slow. Between 1970–75 and 2018–22, Punjab's life expectancy rose by 12.9 years — from 57.9 to 70.8 years — while the all-India increase was 20.2 years — from 49.7 to 69.9 years. When broken down by sex, data reveals that female life expectancy in Punjab saw a more pronounced improvement than that of males. In 2018–22, women in the state had an average life expectancy of 73.1 years, while men were expected to live up to 68.9 years. This results in a female-to-male life expectancy ratio of 1.06, a reversal from the 1970–75 ratio of 0.96, when men outlived women. The annual average increase in life expectancy over this period was 0.33 years for women and only 0.20 years for men, significantly lower than the national averages of 0.47 and 0.36 years, respectively. The report also highlights a marked urban-rural divide within Punjab. Life expectancy in urban areas is considerably higher at 73.3 years — 71.9 for male and 75.1 for female — compared to 69.2 years in rural areas — 66.9 for male and 71.8 for female. This urban advantage is consistent with national trends, though the gap in Punjab remains noteworthy. Expectancy of life at various ages in Punjab also reflects the demographic reality of a gradually aging population. At age one, the life expectancy is 71.2 years; at age 20, it drops to 52.9 years; and by age 60, it stands at 19.1 years. At age 85 and above, life expectancy is estimated at 7.1 years. For women, the figures are consistently higher than those for men across all age groups. Punjab's overall performance in life expectancy, while ahead of several large states like Uttar Pradesh (67.2 years) and Madhya Pradesh (67.4 years), still lag better-performing states such as Kerala (74.8 years) and Delhi (74.6 years). Commenting on the findings, Prof Aswani Kumar Nanda from Central University of Jammu, an expert on population, observed: "While Punjab has made progress in health outcomes over the decades, the pace of improvement has been comparatively sluggish — particularly for males and rural populations. Much of the advancement in healthcare has occurred within the private sector that excludes a large section of society who are unable to pay. Unless the public health system is strengthened, issues of accessibility and equity in healthcare will persist." He also highlighted the rising burden of non-communicable diseases as a significant and growing concern for the state. Professor Nanda emphasised that the persistent gender and urban-rural disparities reflected deep-rooted, socio-economic and systemic inequalities, underscoring the urgent need for robust public health infrastructure and inclusive policy measures to achieve balanced and equitable health outcomes across Punjab. Expectation of Life at Birth in Punjab Years | Total | Male | Female | Female-Male Ratio 1970-75 | 57.9 | 59.0 | 56.8 | 0.96 2018-22 | 70.8 | 68.9 | 73.1 | 1.06
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Raj equals nat'l avg in neonatal mortality rate
Jaipur: In a significant achievement, Rajasthan's early neonatal mortality rate (ENMR) matched the national average for the first time, according to the Sample Registration System (SRS) data for 2022 released this month. The state's ENMR has decreased to 14 deaths per 1,000 live births, aligning with the national figure. The latest data highlights substantial improvements in various mortality indicators, including a notable reduction in the under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) from 39 in 2021 to 35 in 2022. "The decline of four points in U5MR is significant," said a senior health department official. However, the persistent gap between rural and urban infant mortality rates (IMR) remains a concern. Rural areas recorded 31 infant deaths per 1,000 live births compared to 24 in urban areas. Despite this disparity, there has been progress - the rural-urban IMR gap has narrowed from 14 points in 2019 to 7 points in 2022. The health department attributes the challenges in rural areas to geographical constraints, including desert terrain and mountainous regions, which complicate access to healthcare facilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Found THIS Chat on Her Husband's Phone and Vanished Overnight medalmerit Learn More Undo To address these challenges, the state has implemented various initiatives, including establishing sick newborn care units and neonatal ICUs. In rural areas, ASHA workers conduct door-to-door visits to monitor infant health and facilitate timely medical intervention when needed. The improvements reflect the state's concentrated efforts to enhance maternal and child healthcare, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. However, the data suggests that additional measures for disease screening and treatment are still needed to further reduce the rural-urban healthcare disparity.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
State's maternal mortality ratio drops to all-time low of 18
Kerala's maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has dropped to an all-time low of 18 (per one lakh live births), according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) special bulletin on maternal mortality in India (2020-22), brought out by the office of the Registrar General of India. According to the SRS bulletin (2020-22), Kerala's MMR dropped two points from 20 in 2019-21 to the current level of 18. While the SRS figures will be quoted as the official stats, Health department officials point out that the figure cannot be further from reality, considering the fact that Kerala had lost 97 pregnant women to COVID during the survey period. Before the pandemic, Kerala had achieved an MMR of 30 by 2020, one of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, that too, one year ahead. However, during the second wave of COVID, the MMR rose significantly, almost doubling, when compared to the pre-pandemic levels. Health department's official figures say that the first two waves of COVID claimed 97 maternal lives in Kerala On an average, some 120-140 maternal deaths are annually reported in the State. But in 2021-22, the number of maternal ḍeaths rose to 220 on account of COVID. 'Kerala's MMR, according to the line list data the Health department collectS from districts and as reported in the HMIS (Health Management Information System) portal, rose sharply to 51 in 2021-22 because the number of maternal deaths shot up to 220. This dipped to 28 in 2022-23 as soon as COVID waves receded,' a senior Health official pointed out. Kerala's current MMR (2023-24), stands at 32, as per the Health department's stats, he added. While the SRS figures are arrived at using the sample survey system, the Health department goes by the actual line list of maternal deaths it gathers from districts and hence both figures are always at variance. Despite the variance in SRS data and the State Health department's data, Kerala, however continues to hold its prime position of having the lowest MMR, thanks to the targeted quality improvement initiatives it has implemented over the past decade or more to reduce maternal deaths. However, safe motherhood continues to be a goal that the State cannot take its eyes off because the last mile reduction of causes leading to maternal deaths has been getting increasingly difficult, given the changing lifestyle, higher age at parity and the rising burden of chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes and hypertension in women. 'Annual child births have been declining steadily in Kerala and as of 2023-24, we had just 3,74,078 child births (HMIS data). Given that MMR is calculated as a proportion of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births, our MMR figure is unlikely to dip further,' the official added
