16-06-2025
Maternal mortality in Haryana dips by 17 points in 2 years
The Haryana government announced on Sunday that the state has reached a notable milestone in maternal healthcare, with the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) declining significantly in recent years.
According to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data on maternal mortality in India, Haryana's MMR dropped to 89 per lakh live births in 2020–22, compared to 106 per lakh live births in 2019–21—marking an impressive reduction of 17 points.
State Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Rao Singh attributed this achievement to Haryana's sustained efforts in strengthening maternal healthcare services.
She noted that the reduction indicates that numerous mothers' lives were saved due to the dedicated work of medical and health professionals across the state.
State officials say the health department remains committed to further reducing MMR, aiming to meet the target of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
To enhance the quality and accessibility of maternal healthcare, several key initiatives have been implemented.
All government delivery points have been modernized and equipped with essential drugs, medical equipment, and logistics to ensure safe and dignified childbirth experiences.
Additionally, the number of designated First Referral Units– healthcare facilities to provide comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care including C-section surgeries and blood transfusion services has been increased.
Systematic identification and management of high-risk pregnancies are also being prioritized by ensuring quality antenatal care for pregnant women. Furthermore, the Surakshit Janani Maah (SJM) campaign, conducted monthly, focuses on screening and supporting high-risk pregnancies to enable early detection and intervention.
