The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognized India’s extraordinary progress in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning. Honouring India’s Leadership in Maternal Health and Family Planning in New Delhi, Executive Director of UNFPA Dr. Natalia Kanem underlined UNFPA’s unwavering commitment to partnering with India toward women’s health and well-being. Dr. Kanem commended India’s monumental efforts in reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by an impressive 70% between 2000 and 2020, positioning the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of an MMR below 70 before 2030. This remarkable progress has saved the lives of thousands of women across the country, particularly those from marginalized communities. She also felicitated Union Health Secretary Mrs Punya Salila Srivastava by presenting a plaque and certificate.