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On December 23, 2025, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced an increase in institutional deliveries to 89% nationally, leading to a reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). He made this announcement at the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new medical college in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, built on a PPP model. He emphasized the Modi government’s focus on preventative healthcare and criticized the Congress party for neglecting healthcare in tribal areas. Nadda also highlighted India’s economic growth, stating its rise from a “fragile five” economy to the world’s fourth-largest, with aspirations to become the third-largest.
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India Sees Significant Drop in Maternal Mortality as Institutional Deliveries Rise
Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – December 23, 2025 – India’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has seen a significant decrease, thanks to an increase in institutional deliveries to 89% nationwide, announced Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda today. The announcement was made during the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new medical college in Dhar district, built under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
“The Narendra Modi government is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all citizens, with a strong focus on preventative care,” said Nadda. “By promoting institutional deliveries, we are directly impacting and saving lives.”
Nadda criticized the Congress party’s past neglect of healthcare services in tribal regions, asserting the current government is delivering on its promises to improve healthcare access for all.
Beyond healthcare, the Minister also highlighted India’s robust economic growth. “Just over a decade ago, India was considered one of the ‘fragile five’ economies,” he stated. “Under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, we have become the world’s fourth-largest economy and are on track to become the third-largest soon.”
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