India, Dec. 12 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that Assam continues to record higher rates of infant and child mortality compared to the national average.

The information was provided in response to a question raised by Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi regarding malnutrition, child deaths, and the performance of POSHAN Abhiyaan since 2020. The reply also included state-wise data from the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2023.

In reaction to the figures, Nagaon Lok Sabha member Pradyut Bordoloi posted on X.

The data annexed to the minister's reply shows that India's Neo-Natal Mortality Rate (NMR) stands at 19 deaths per 1,000 live births, while Assam records 21, significantly above the national ...