Manipur achieves India's lowest infant mortality rate

IMPHAL, Sep 4 : Manipur has emerged as India's healthcare champion, recording the country's lowest infant mortality rate of just 3 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the latest Sample Registration System report released by the Registrar General of India.
The northeastern state's remarkable achievement comes as India celebrates a historic milestone in public health, with the national infant mortality rate dropping to a record low of 25 in 2023 – a 37.5 per cent decline from 40 recorded in 2013.
Manipur's exceptional performance puts it ahead of traditionally healthcare-leading states, with Kerala coming second at 5 deaths per 1,000 live births, making it the only large state to achieve single-digit infant mortality rates.
The infant mortality rate serves as a critical indicator of healthcare accessibility and quality, measuring deaths of children under one year per 1,000 live births. Lower numbers reflect better healthcare systems and living conditions.
                                         India Today NE