Kolkata, Oct. 26 -- Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal has achieved remarkable progress across multiple parameters, reflecting enhanced maternal and neonatal care, robust public health measures, and comprehensive support for children's well-being.
A data released by the government said the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has declined to 17 in 2025 from 32 in 2011, nearly half in 14 years and well below the national average of 25.
The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) has also reduced from 22 in 2011 to 14 and immunisation coverage has risen from 80 percent to nearly 100 now.
The institutional deliveries have also increased to 99.5 percent now from 68 pc 14 years ago and mother and child care hubs have expanded fr...