Agartala, May 21: Tripura has achieved a notable improvement in maternal and child healthcare, with the state recording a sharp decline in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to 12, significantly lower than the national average, according to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2024.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday shared the development through a social media post, describing it as a major milestone for the state’s healthcare sector. 

The SRS Bulletin, released by the Registrar General of India in May 2026, reflects Tripura’s continued progress in reducing infant deaths and strengthening healthcare delivery.

The data shows a consistent downward trend in the state’s IMR over the past three years. Tripura recorded an IMR of 17 in 2022, which improved to 15 in 2023 before reaching 12 in 2024.

Highlighting the reasons behind the improvement, the Chief Minister credited sustained government initiatives aimed at improving maternal and newborn healthcare services across the state. 

He said measures such as increased institutional deliveries, expansion of Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) and Newborn Stabilisation Units (NBSUs), stronger immunisation coverage and intensified community-based health interventions have contributed significantly to the decline.

Saha termed the achievement as evidence of Tripura’s growing healthcare capacity and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to further improving medical services, particularly for mothers and infants.

He also acknowledged the support received from the Central government in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and public health programmes in the state. 

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda for their continued assistance in advancing healthcare initiatives in Tripura.

Health experts consider Infant Mortality Rate a crucial indicator of healthcare quality, especially in neonatal and maternal care. The latest figures are being viewed as a positive sign of improved access to medical services and better health outcomes for newborns and mothers in Tripura.