Haryana matches national IMR average at 24, outpaces Punjab in decline rate: SRS 2024

The report shows Haryana’s overall birth rate stood at 18.5 per 1,000 population against 18.7 in 2023, marginally higher than the national average of 18.3

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:08 AM Jun 08, 2026 IST

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Haryana has matched the national average for Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), recording 24 deaths per 1,000 live births as per the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2024, while also registering a faster pace of improvement than neighbouring Punjab.

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Haryana matches national IMR average at 24, outpaces Punjab in decline rate: SRS 2024

The report shows Haryana’s overall birth rate stood at 18.5 per 1,000 population against 18.7 in 2023, marginally higher than the national average of 18.3

GS Paul

Tribune News Service

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