Which ministry released the NFHS-6 report?

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The correct answer is Option D: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NFHS-6 was conducted during 2023–24, covering 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts, with IIPS Mumbai as the nodal agency. Maternal healthcare indicators improved significantly, with ANC coverage rising to 95.9% and institutional deliveries reaching 90.6%. Skilled birth attendance increased to 91.3%, while postnatal care within two days improved to 85.3%. Full immunization coverage among children aged 12–23 months increased to 87.1%, and 95.6% of vaccinations were delivered through public health facilities. Rotavirus vaccine coverage rose to 85.4%, while second-dose measles vaccination reached 71.8%. Child stunting declined to 29.3% and severe wasting reduced to 5.2%, indicating progress in child nutrition. Health insurance coverage increased substantially from 41.0% to 60.2%, strengthening financial protection in healthcare. Women’s empowerment indicators improved, with internet usage rising to 64.3%, bank account ownership to 89.0%, and mobile phone ownership to 63.6%.

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Ministry of Rural Development

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Which ministry released the NFHS-6 report?

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