The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in India showed significant improvement at 103 for the period 2017-19, according to the official data released by the Registrar General of India.
The day of 4th March is celebrated as National Safety Day to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council. The day aims to raise awareness about all safety protocols, including on-roads, workplaces, health and the environment.
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched a quick response code for its GI-tagged Kashmiri carpet, to preserve the authenticity and genuineness of the hand-knotted carpets. The first-ever consignment of GI-tagged hand-knotted carpets was exported to Germany from New Delhi.