Institutional deliveries in India up from 88.6% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2023-24: Survey
Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2023-24, according to the National Family Health Survey -6. The survey indicates improvements in maternal healthcare, with more women receiving antenatal care and postnatal support. These advancements are attributed to strengthened public health initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services.
- ▪Institutional deliveries in India rose from 88.6% in 2019-2021 to 90.6% in 2023-24.
- ▪95.9% of pregnant women received antenatal care, with first trimester visits increasing from 70% to 76.2%.
- ▪Caesarean deliveries increased from 21.5% to 27.2%, with notable improvements in postnatal care for newborns.
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Institutional deliveries in India up from 88.6% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2023-24: SurveyInstitutional deliveries in India up from 88.6% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2023-24: SurveyPublished on: May 30, 2026 1:01 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6 per cent in 2019-2021 to 90.6 per cent in 2023-24, moving closer towards universal coverage, according to the National Family Health Survey -6 released on Friday.Institutional deliveries in India up from 88.6% in 2019-2020 to 90.6% in 2023-24: SurveyInstitutional deliveries refer to the process of giving birth in a licensed healthcare facility under the supervision of professionals.
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