The focus on the quality and coverage of health services through public health initiatives have contributed majorly to the decline in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India. Precise focus must however be continued in states still showing high mortality rate to achieve SDG-3. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)

12. The focus on the quality and coverage of health services through public health initiatives have contributed majorly to the decline in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India. Precise focus must however be continued in states still showing high mortality rate to achieve SDG-3. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)