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The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is more than just a number. It is one of the clearest mirrors of a nation’s wellbeing. A high IMR tells a story of unmet health needs, malnutrition, unsafe water and sanitation, and gaps in prenatal and newborn care. Although India’s IMR has fallen to 25 deaths per 1,000 live births, regional disparities p...