Institutional deliveries rose to 89% due to efforts of ASHA, frontline health workers: Nadda
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Dated:- 9-10-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Thursday highlighted that institutional deliveries, or childbirths at a health facility, in India have risen to 89 per cent, up from 79 per cent, owing to the dedicated efforts of ASHA workers and frontline health personnel.
He was addressing the 19th edition of FICCI HEAL 2025 at the FICCI Federation House here.
The two-day conference, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and NITI Aayog, is being held under the theme 'Care@25 Defining Moments in
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expanding the base of healthcare delivery.” Referring to the National Family Health Survey data, the Union health minister highlighted that institutional deliveries in India have risen to 89 per cent, up from 79 per cent, owing to the dedicated efforts of ASHA workers and frontline health personnel.
Highlighting India's progress across key health indicators, Nadda said that as per the Sample Registration System, the Maternal Mortality Ratio has declined from 130 to 88 per lakh live births, while the Infant Mortality Rate has reduced from 39 to 27 per thousand live births, reflecting steady progress in maternal and child health.
The Under-Five Mortality Rate has shown a 42 per cent decline, outpacing the global average decline of 14 per
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