Archive · 24 Sep 2025
AP CM Naidu Criticizes High C-Section Rates in State
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu, is concerned about the high number of C-section deliveries in the state.
He said that many of these surgeries are happening when they may not be needed, especially in private hospitals.
He thinks some doctors are doing it for reasons other than health.
He's worried about money being spent on these surgeries and wants to work with hospitals to make sure C-sections are only done when medically necessary.
His goal is to encourage natural childbirth.
AP CM Naidu criticized private healthcare for high C-section rates.
Andhra Pradesh has one of the highest C-section rates in the country (56.62%).
Private hospitals account for approximately 90% of C-section deliveries.
Naidu suggested that some C-sections are performed for convenience.
The government plans to address the issue with private hospitals.
- Who
- AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Criticized high C-section rates in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- AP Legislative Assembly
- Why
- Address concerningly high C-section rates, particularly in private hospitals
- Issue
- High C-section rates in Andhra Pradesh
- C-Section Rate
- 56.62% of deliveries
- Focus of Criticism
- Private Healthcare Facilities and 'Greedy Doctors'
- Main Concern
- Unnecessary C-sections
- Government Plan
- Engage private hospitals to ensure medically necessary C-sections
