New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The release of central funds for the National Health Mission (NHM) has seen a growth of 185% from 2014-2023, with a total expenditure of Rs 59,740 crores, which has led to a decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said during a press briefing on Tuesday.

Talking about the need to ensure the goal of having affordable, high-quality health services, and how National Health Mission has helped with that goal, the union minister said that the "biggest outcome" from the release of central funds has led to a decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR).

"In NHM, the release of central funds, there has been a growth of 185% from 2014-2023. The total expenditure has become Rs 59,740 ...