Maternal mortality ratio in India down 22%
The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has declined 22% from 167 in 2011-13 to 130 in 2014-16, according to data released by the Registrar General of India. Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while she is pregnant or within 42 days of termination of the pregnancy, due to any pregnancy-related issue.  