India's 2024 health report reveals declining infant mortality and fertility rates, but stark disparities between states highlight urgent healthcare challenges.
India's birth rate drops to 18.3 live births per 1,000 people.
Infant Mortality Rate falls to 24 per 1,000 live births.
Chhattisgarh has the highest IMR at 36; Kerala only 8.
Total Fertility Rate stagnates at 1.9, below replacement level.