Madhya Pradesh is now at the top of the AMB list with a score of 92.1. Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla says this shows that mothers and children are safer, and workers in the field are increasing the number of people getting iron and folic acid, and the number of regular health checks happening throughout the state.
Why this milestone matters
Shukla believes this number proves that consistent work with people in their communities can really change how healthy they are. The state is focused on improving the health of mothers and children, and controlling anaemia by steadily providing care and keeping track of progress.
He says many people working together are responsible for this progress. He congratulated the Health Department, the National Health Mission, ASHA workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), related departments, and people working in the field for turning plans into real, noticeable improvements.
What the numbers show
According to an official statement, Madhya Pradesh’s good results are from a lot of people taking iron and folic acid. 95% of children between 5 and 9, 95% of teenagers, 95% of pregnant women and 95% of mothers who are breastfeeding have received it. 80.4% of children between 6 months and 5 years old have also received it.
Madhya Pradesh’s 92.1 AMB score is the highest in the country. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are tied for second with 90.6, and Tamil Nadu is third with 89.9. This difference in scores shows that how well a program is carried out in each state is now making a difference in their results.
How the campaign is being executed
The state is fully focused on the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Officials describe a pattern of talking to the public, giving regular checkups, providing iron and folic acid, and having nutrition programs, all delivered to families in their homes.
On the ground, health workers point to four practical levers:
– Community nutrition-focused drives
– Iron-folic acid supplies to target groups
– Doorstep awareness by ASHA and ANMs
– Routine health checkups to track anaemia
This regular reaching out and following up is now reflected in the national results, and we can now see improvements in more than just each district.
Official voices and commitments
Shukla says this achievement is a step towards a healthier state and links public health with growth. He says “Healthy people are the most important part of a developing Madhya Pradesh.” The state government is dedicated to continuously improving all health standards, and providing good healthcare will be a long-term goal.
He also said the government has done something very important and promises to continue doing well with public health. He says they are concentrating on doing things steadily and consistently, not just having occasional events.
What comes next
Now that the state is number one, the next step is to keep the improvements and make them even stronger. Officials say they will continue the focused approach, with public awareness, regular checkups, and making sure people get iron and folic acid to avoid losing ground.
For families, this means regular checkups and taking supplements are still available through local health systems. Clinics and healthcare workers need to stick to the schedule, so children, teenagers, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers do not miss out on doses or checkups.
Madhya Pradesh shows that if you continue to focus on reaching everyone, anaemia can be brought under control more quickly. The figures show the current situation, but how things are followed up on each day will show how long this progress lasts.
