What is lost and gained in NFHS-6
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Summary
NFHS-6 records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use, while also introducing new questions on digital literacy and direct benefit transfers; but the survey’s preliminary fact sheet is thinner than the last round, dropping key indicators such as anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right