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India’s progress in reducing maternal deaths impressive: Unicef India chief

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India has registered a significant decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio, recording a 22-per cent reduction in such deaths since 2013, according to a Sample Registration System bulletin released earlier this week. The MMR – number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births – has declined from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016. “India has … Read more

Reducing single-use plastic need of the hour: MoS Mahesh Sharma at WED-2018 celebrations

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The menace of plastic cannot be tackled till a win-win situation is reached for all stakeholders, the minister said in a special address on the inaugural day of the global celebrations of World Environment Day (WED) 2018. The event is being hosted by India from June 1 to June 5. “The need of the hour … Read more