| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current MMR (2018-20) | 97 per 1,00,000 live births (declined from 130 in 2014-16) |
| Institutional Deliveries (2019-21) | 89% (increased from 79% in 2015-16) |
| 100% Institutional Deliveries (States/UTs) | Kerala, Goa, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu |
| >90% Institutional Deliveries | 18 other States/UTs |
| Rural Institutional Births | 87% |
| Urban Institutional Births | 94% |
| Global Target (SDG 3.1) | Reduce MMR below 70 by 2030 |
| Key Government Schemes | Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), PMMVY (₹5,000 maternity benefit), PMSMA (free antenatal care), LaQshya (quality care in labour rooms), MDSR (maternal death tracking) |
| Major Challenges | High out-of-pocket expenses, sociocultural barriers, high-risk pregnancies, weak rural/tribal infrastructure |
| Definition of MMR | Maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births (Correct answer: B) |
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