Dehradun, Sept. 6 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 5 Sep: Uttarakhand has registered a substantial decline in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), reflecting the impact of sustained policy interventions and grassroots efforts. As per the latest special bulletin on maternal mortality in India, the state's MMR has dropped from 104 in the period 2020-22 to 91 in 2021-23, marking a reduction of 13 points and a 12.5 per cent decrease in maternal deaths within a year.
On this accomplishment, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has claimed that it was a result of the state government's dedicated policies, the relentless hard work of health workers, and community participation. He reiterated his resolve to continue with sustained efforts to further...