Another Best title tag on State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2012:
India Today has awarded the best performing State title in small State category on health to Manipur.
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Sharad Pawar handed over the award to Health and Family Welfare Minister Phungzathang Tonsing at a glittering ceremony held in Hyatt Hotel, New Delhi yesterday.
The award ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dixit, Chief Minister of Maharastra Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalthanhawla and Chief Editor and promoter of India Today Group Aroon Purie.
Despite many challenges general health status in Manipur is positive.
This is amply demonstrated by good level of indicators in key areas which are all India averages like Infant Mortality Rate at 11 which is one of the lowest in the country (shared jointly with Goa) and Maternal Mortality Rate of 160 .