Government Schemes and Policy · 12 April 2026

National Safe Motherhood Day 2026: Focus on maternal health advocacy and safe pregnancies

Exam-focused facts from the 12 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • National Safe Motherhood Day is observed annually on 11 April in India.
  • The day was first established in 2003 by the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI).
  • The date honours Kasturba Gandhi's birth anniversary.
  • The 2026 observance highlights the need for improved maternal care in underserved rural regions.
  • The day advocates collective action to prioritise maternal health and prevent preventable deaths.

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