Such sharp increases in coverage represent a massive expansion in preventive care for millions of infants.
Child rights organization CRY (Child Rights and You) has officially hailed the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) as a major milestone for the country. By analyzing these fresh government figures, the organization highlighted that India is finally seeing the tangible results of years of investment in public health systems. CRY views these findings as a clear indication that the country's social welfare policies are successfully reaching their intended targets.
Pooja Marwah, CEO of CRY, emphasized that these encouraging statistics are a direct reflection of the dedication shown by frontline health workers. She noted that the progress is not merely a result of policy planning, but of the operational resilience of India’s health network. For CRY, this data proves that consistent, ground-level intervention is the most effective way to address deep-seated health challenges across India’s diverse population.
The survey details reveal that immunization has become a cornerstone of this success. Rotavirus vaccination coverage has surged from 36.4 per cent to a robust 85.6 per cent, while the percentage of fully immunized children aged 12–23 months has risen to 87.1 per cent. Such sharp increases in coverage represent a massive expansion in preventive care for millions of infants.
Additionally, nutritional indicators show clear positive momentum. Stunting among children under five has dropped to 29.3 per cent from 35.5 per cent, while severe wasting has declined to 5.2 per cent. These figures indicate that national programs are effectively reducing extreme vulnerability.
Ultimately, these combined improvements across nutrition and immunity signal a maturing health infrastructure. By sustaining this momentum and focusing on efficient service delivery, India is successfully building a more resilient, healthier future for the next generation, ensuring that life-saving health interventions are accessible to even the most marginalized children nationwide.
