North-East

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam sheds ‘Highest MMR’ label, posts progress in infant mortality


Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced Assam has shed the tag of having the highest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the country.

The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) 2019–21 report shows that the state recorded a sharp 28-point decline in MMR—from 195 to 167—marking the most substantial improvement among all Indian states.

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