India, Sept. 23 -- India has achieved significant landmarks in reduction of Child Mortality. As per the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020, the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in Infant Mortality Rate, Neonatal Mortality Rate, and under-five Mortality Rate since 2014.

Infant Mortality Rate has registered a two-point decline to 28 per one thousand live births in 2020 from 30 per one thousand live births in 2019.

Under five Mortality Rate for the country has also shown a significant decline of three points from 32 in 2020 to 35 per one thousand live births in 2019. The neonatal Mortality Rate has also declined by two points from 22 in 2019 to 20 per one thousand live births in 2020.

Health Minister Dr ...