Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar acknowledged 14,526 deaths of children under five in the state over three years
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Maharashtra Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar acknowledged 14,526 deaths of children under five in the state over three years, highlighting malnutrition and illness in tribal areas like Palghar.
Background
Maharashtra reported 14,526 deaths of children under five years old over a three-year period. The state has met its UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target for reducing neonatal mortality rate (NMR) but faces ongoing challenges with infant and maternal mortality.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact14,526 children under five died in Maharashtra over the last three years
- PlacePalghar: Identified as a tribal area with high malnutrition and illness
- SchemeIntegrated Child Development Services (ICDS): Scheme implemented by Maharashtra to curb malnutrition
- SchemePradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: Scheme implemented by Maharashtra to curb malnutrition
- SchemeSuposhit Mumbai: Scheme implemented by Maharashtra to curb malnutrition
For Mains
Q. Discuss the persistent challenges in reducing infant and maternal mortality in tribal regions of India despite achieving neonatal mortality targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geographic disparity: High malnutrition prevalence in tribal belts like Palghar due to limited infrastructure
- Nutritional gap: Ineffectiveness of existing schemes in reaching the most marginalized rural populations
- Data-policy gap: Discrepancy between meeting NMR targets and high overall infant mortality
Keywords: Neonatal Mortality Rate · Malnutrition · Sustainable Development Goals · Tribal Welfare · Public Health Infrastructure
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