India's Sample Registration System (SRS) 2020 data reported an MMR of 97 per 100,000 live births. To achieve the SDG target for maternal mortality, India must reach an MMR of less than:

• A 100 per 100,000 live births by 2030
• B 50 per 100,000 live births by 2025
• C 30 per 100,000 live births by 2030
• D 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030 ✓

Explanation

Sustainable Development Goal 3.1 requires all countries to achieve an MMR of less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. India has been making significant progress — MMR declined from 254 (2004) to 97 (2018–2020), but further reduction is needed to meet the SDG target. The National Health Policy 2017 set a more ambitious domestic target of MMR ≤ 100 by 2020 (achieved) and ultimately < 70 by 2030.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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