## RCH Program Targets Under National Health Mission **Key Point:** The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 and India's National Health Mission have set a target to reduce the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, as part of the broader commitment to achieve universal health coverage and reduce preventable maternal deaths. ### Current Status and Baseline - India's MMR has declined from 212 (2007-09) to 97 (2018-20) as per the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data - The RCH program focuses on reducing this further through improved access to antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and emergency obstetric care **High-Yield:** The MMR target of 70 per 100,000 live births is aligned with global SDG targets and is frequently tested in NEET PG PSM examinations. **Clinical Pearl:** This target is achievable through the four pillars of RCH: family planning, maternal health, child health, and management of reproductive tract infections. ### Key Interventions Under RCH - Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) for institutional deliveries - ASHA and ANM worker strengthening - Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) facility expansion - Postpartum hemorrhage management and blood transfusion services
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