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Maharashtra Child Deaths: 14,526 Cases in 3 Years
12 Dec
Summary
- Over 14,500 child deaths occurred in seven Maharashtra districts in three years.
- Severe malnutrition contributed significantly to the reported child fatalities.
- Government initiatives are underway to combat malnutrition and reduce child mortality.
Seven districts across Maharashtra collectively registered 14,526 child deaths between 2022-23 and 2024-25, as disclosed by the Public Health Minister. This alarming statistic includes infants and children under five years old admitted to government health facilities, with severe malnutrition identified as a significant contributing factor.
The data further highlights 138 infant deaths in the tribal-dominated Palghar district. As of November 2025, the State Health Department identified 203 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition and 2,666 from Moderate Acute Malnutrition, indicating ongoing nutritional challenges.
In response, the State Government has implemented multiple measures under the Integrated Child Development Services program. These initiatives, including regular health check-ups and targeted interventions, aim to combat malnutrition and reduce the child mortality rate, which is reportedly lower than the national average.
