The National Family Health Survey or NFHS-6 says that Andhra Pradesh has done well in many areas like healthcare, education and helping women. The state has even done better than the rest of the country in some of these areas. This is because of the work done by the government of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
What Does NFHS-6 Tell Us?
The NFHS-6 report for 2023-24 says that Andhra Pradesh has made improvements in many areas. These areas include education for women, healthcare taking care of children using technology and making sure people have enough money. All these improvements make Andhra Pradesh one of the performing states in the country.
More Women Are Getting Educated
The number of women who have completed their grade or higher has gone up a lot. It was 39.6% in 2019-21. Now it is 48.4% in 2023-24. This is even better than the average of 46.4%.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women educated up to Class 10 or above | 39.6% | 48.4% | 46.4% |
These numbers show that the state is giving more importance to educating girls and women.
Many More Women Are Using The Internet
The number of women using the internet has gone up a lot. It was 21% in 2019-21. Now it is 63.6% in 2023-24.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Women using the internet | 21% | 63.6% |
This big increase in internet use shows that women in the state are getting more empowered and have better access to technology.
Andhra Pradesh Is Doing Well In Taking Care Of Mothers And Children
One of the things about NFHS-6 is that it shows how well Andhra Pradesh is doing in taking care of mothers and children.
More Pregnant Women Are Getting Medical Check-Ups
The number of women who get medical check-ups in the first three months of their pregnancy has gone up. It was 81.7% earlier. Now it is 88.6%. This is much better than the average of 76.2%.
| Indicator | Andhra Pradesh | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| First-trimester antenatal check-ups | 88.6% | 76.2% |
Many More Women Are Giving Birth In Hospitals
The number of women who give birth in hospitals is very high in Andhra Pradesh. It was 96.5% in 2019-21. Now it is 98.4% in 2023-24. This is much better than the average of 90.6%.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional deliveries | 96.5% | 98.4% | 90.6% |
This shows that the healthcare system in the state is very strong.
Andhra Pradesh Is Doing Well In Vaccinating Children
The state has also done well in making sure that children get all their vaccinations. The number of children who get all their vaccinations has gone up from 73.2% in 2019-21 to 87.7% in 2023-24.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full vaccination coverage | 73.2% | 87.7% | 82.6% |
This shows that the state is giving a lot of importance to the health of its children.
People Are Getting Married At The Right Age. The Population Is Under Control
The report also says that people in the state are getting married at the age and the population is under control. The state has a fertility rate of 1.8 which is lower than the national average of 2.0.
More Women Have Their Bank Accounts
The number of women who have their bank accounts has gone up a lot. It was 81.8% in 2019-21. Now it is 92.3% in 2023-24.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women operating their own bank accounts | 81.8% | 92.3% | 89.0% |
This shows that women in the state are getting more financially independent.
There Is Less Domestic Violence
The report also says that there is domestic violence in the state. The number of cases has gone down from 29.9% in 2019-21 to 22.7% in 2023-24.
| Indicator | 2019-21 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 29.9% | 22.7% |
This is because people are more aware of the problem and there are more support systems in place.
Andhra Pradesh Is Doing Well In Providing Basic Amenities
The state is also doing well in providing amenities like electricity and clean water. The number of households with electricity is 99.7%. The number of households with clean water is 97.6%.
| Indicator | Andhra Pradesh | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Households with electricity access | 99.7% | 98.3% |
| Households with access to safe drinking water | 97.6% | 96.5% |
This shows that the state is giving a lot of importance to improving the standard of living of its people.
NFHS-6 Shows Andhra Pradesh Is Doing Well In Social Development
The NFHS-6 report shows that Andhra Pradesh has made improvements in many areas like healthcare, education and helping women. The state has done better than the rest of the country in many of these areas. This makes Andhra Pradesh one of the performing states, in the country.
