Assam's maternal mortality ratio improved significantly in last 20 years: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (June 19, 2025) said the State has recorded a decline in the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 125 during 2020-22 from 490 in 2001-03.

Dip in maternity, child mortality cases in Assam

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Sarma said the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) also has significantly improved in the state.

"With the whole-hearted efforts of the government of Assam in the last 20 years, our MMR has improved to 125 in 2020-22 from 490 in 2001-03," he said.

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