NFHS-6 Reports Gains in Maternal and Child Health Amid Rising Obesity and Diabetes in India
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-24 reveals significant improvements in India’s maternal and child health, including increased institutional deliveries (90.6%), higher antenatal care coverage, reduced child stunting (29.3%), and expanded immunisation. Women’s digital access and financial inclusion have also grown substantially. However, the survey highlights rising obesity and diabetes rates, especially in urban and southern regions, alongside persistent child malnutrition and declining exclusive breastfeeding. Health insurance coverage has expanded, but challenges like high C-section rates and social constraints remain.