Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh to Report Balaghat Child Deaths Measures to Supreme Court
Madhya Pradesh says it is preparing a report about steps taken in Balaghat.
The report will go to the Supreme Court.
A petition says 32 children died in the district over four months.
It asks for help for the families and protection for children who are still alive.
The court asked the national government and Madhya Pradesh to respond.
The petition says children faced malnutrition and a shortage of drinking water.
It also says local medical care was not enough.
The government says its report will describe efforts to improve healthcare and basic services.
The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing a report on measures taken in Balaghat for submission to the Supreme Court.
The district reported 32 child deaths over four months, according to the petition and officials.
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Madhya Pradesh on compensation and protecting surviving children.
The petition said the children faced severe malnutrition and a lack of drinking water.
The petition also alleged that medical camps were abandoned and that the forest belt lacked doctors, diagnostic facilities, and essential medicines.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, the Supreme Court, and families of children who died in Balaghat.
- What
- The state is preparing a report on measures taken in Balaghat after 32 child deaths; the Supreme Court has sought responses on compensation and protections for surviving children.
- When
- The deaths were reported over four months, beginning with the first in August; officials announced the report preparation on Sunday.
- Where
- Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The Supreme Court sought responses after a petition raised concerns about child deaths, malnutrition, drinking water, and access to medical services.
- Reported child deaths
- 32 over four months, according to the petition and officials.
- First reported death
- August; the article does not specify the year.
- Court action
- The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Madhya Pradesh.
- Requested action
- Consider compensation for victims’ families and effective steps to protect surviving children.
- State report
- The report is to detail measures to improve healthcare and provide other basic amenities in tribal areas.
- Petition claims
- The forest belt lacked doctors, diagnostic facilities, and essential medicines; medical camps in January and February were allegedly abandoned.