Caesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern states show particularly high rates. Nationally, C-section births have steadily risen over two decades. Government hospitals see a slower increase. Some states report very low C-section rates, potentially indicating access issues. Global rates vary widely.

Telangana leads India with the highest C-section rate, with 62.2% of births delivered surgically, according to NFHS-6.

Along with the rise in hospital births, the NFHS-6 report cited an increase in percentage of deliveries attended by skilled health personnel from 89.4% to 91.3% | India News

India's NFHS reveals more women are giving birth in hospitals, with institutional deliveries rising to 90.6%, while private hospital births increase. | India News

Caesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern states show particularly high rates. Nationally,…