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Haryana Targets Maternal Mortality Ratio Under 85 with New Mandatory Check‑ups
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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The Haryana government announced a plan to bring the state’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) down to below 85 per 100,000 live births by making pregnancy check‑ups compulsory.
The state of Haryana has set an explicit target to reduce its maternal mortality ratio to less than 85 per 100,000 live births. To achieve this, the health department will enforce mandatory prenatal check‑ups for all pregnant women across public and private health facilities.
Under the new directive, expectant mothers will be required to register early in pregnancy and attend a series of scheduled examinations covering blood tests, ultrasound scans and nutritional counseling. Health officials say the measure aims to identify complications early and ensure timely referrals.
The initiative aligns with national objectives to improve maternal health outcomes and reflects Haryana’s commitment to strengthening its primary healthcare system. Authorities will monitor compliance through regular audits and will launch awareness campaigns to inform women about the new requirement.
If successfully implemented, the policy could position Haryana among the Indian states with the lowest maternal mortality rates, contributing to broader public‑health goals.
Under the new directive, expectant mothers will be required to register early in pregnancy and attend a series of scheduled examinations covering blood tests, ultrasound scans and nutritional counseling. Health officials say the measure aims to identify complications early and ensure timely referrals.
The initiative aligns with national objectives to improve maternal health outcomes and reflects Haryana’s commitment to strengthening its primary healthcare system. Authorities will monitor compliance through regular audits and will launch awareness campaigns to inform women about the new requirement.
If successfully implemented, the policy could position Haryana among the Indian states with the lowest maternal mortality rates, contributing to broader public‑health goals.