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Jun 16, 2025
India's maternal mortality ratio declines, some states lag behind
India's maternal mortality ratio is now 88 deaths per 1 lakh live births—a steady drop from previous years.
The global MMR was 197 in 2023, making India's rate comparatively better.
Still, not all regions are seeing progress: six states, including Chhattisgarh and Telangana, have actually reported more deaths lately.
TL;DR
Anemia major reason; Madhya Pradesh has highest MMR
Anemia is a big reason—over half of pregnant women face it, making complications tougher to manage, especially where blood transfusion services are lacking.
Madhya Pradesh stands out with the highest MMR at 159.
Experts say urgent action needed for high-risk states
While fewer moms are dying nationwide, experts say urgent action is needed for high-risk states and rural areas.
Targeted solutions and better data could help close the gap—and save more lives.