NewzVille Desk
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6, with the data reflecting India’s accelerated progress in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection.
According to the survey released yesterday, institutional deliveries increased from 88.6 per cent to 90.6 per cent. It showed that 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care, while the proportion of mothers receiving antenatal care during the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
The survey said, India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remains at two and vaccines received by children aged from 12 to 23 months remains consistently high above 96 percent. The Health Ministry said that these improvements underscore the continued impact of national family planning programmes, including Mission Parivar Vikas.
The survey also recorded continued progress in women’s digital inclusion and financial empowerment. It said that the proportion of women who had ever used the internet nearly doubled from 33.3 per cent to 64.3 per cent.
The survey highlighted that Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY and expanded health protection initiatives have strengthened financial security in healthcare. The Ministry said the findings reaffirm India’s steady progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
