Gujarat records maternal mortality ratio of 51 per 1 lakh live births; 5th among states: Official

Gujarat has reported a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 51 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data, as shared by the state government on Friday.  

The figure marks a  decline from 91 in 2016; 57 in 2020, and 53 in 2021.

The national MMR stands at 88 per 1,00,000 live births (SRS 2021–23), with Gujarat placed fifth among major states with the lowest ratios.

Key interventions include early antenatal registration, at least four check-ups during pregnancy, focused care for high-risk mothers, institutional deliveries, post-natal examinations, and detailed maternal death reviews. Several schemes have supported this push. In 2024–25, over 19.2 lakh mothers and 12.5 lakh newborns benefited from the Khilkhilat Yojana.

High-risk expectant mothers meeting 19 risk criteria now receive financial assistance of ₹15,000, while those under the Namostree scheme are eligible for ₹12,000 support across 11 criteria. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), launched in June 2016, continues to provide specialized antenatal check-ups on the 9th and 24th of every month through both public facilities and 502 private gynecologists volunteering under the initiative.

(This story was taken from syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)