Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Telangana Sees Health Gains and Concerns in NFHS-6 Survey
The National Family Health Survey-6 for 2023-24 shows that Telangana has made significant progress in maternal healthcare, women's education, and digital access.
However, there are concerns about the rising rates of Caesarean-section deliveries, diabetes, and hypertension.
The survey also indicates improvements in basic amenities like electricity and drinking water, as well as better child nutrition indicators.
Women's use of the internet and access to banking have also increased.
Despite these improvements, there is a need for better nutrition practices for children.
Telangana has shown improvements in maternal healthcare, with high rates of institutional births and skilled attendance.
The state has seen a rise in Caesarean-section deliveries, reaching 62.2%.
There is a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.
Women's digital reach and education levels have improved significantly.
Child nutrition indicators have shown gradual improvement, but only 15.3% of children aged 6-23 months receive an adequate diet.
- Who
- Telangana residents
- What
- National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) results
- When
- 2023-24
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To assess health and social indicators
Healthcare Improvements
Rising Health Concerns
Maternal Healthcare
Healthcare Improvements
Telangana has shown significant improvements in maternal healthcare, with high rates of institutional births and skilled attendance.
Rising Health Concerns
The state has seen a rise in Caesarean-section deliveries, which is a cause for concern.
Non-Communicable Diseases
Healthcare Improvements
The survey highlights improvements in basic amenities and health access.
Rising Health Concerns
There is a rising burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.
- Households with Electricity
- 98.6%
- Improved Drinking-Water Source
- 98.2%
- Iodised Salt Usage
- 98.7%
- Institutional Births
- 98.8%
- Skilled Health Personnel Attendance
- 97.7%
- First-Trimester Antenatal Check-ups
- 89.6%
- At Least Four Antenatal Visits
- 80.3%
- Postnatal Care within Two Days
- 92.3%
- Iron and Folic Acid Consumption
- 81%
- Caesarean-Section Deliveries
- 62.2%
- Women with High Blood Sugar
- 19.6%
- Men with High Blood Sugar
- 24.5%
- Women with Elevated Blood Pressure
- 24.2%
- Men with Elevated Blood Pressure
- 28.2%
- Women Using the Internet
- 64.8%
- Women with 10+ Years of Schooling
- 51.1%
- Stunting Among Under-Five Children
- 27%
- Wasting Among Under-Five Children
- 16.9%
- Underweight Prevalence Among Under-Five Children
- 27.8%
- Children Receiving Adequate Diet
- 15.3%