<h1>Minister reports institutional deliveries at 89%, declines in mortality and TB, and proposes zero percent GST on health insurance</h1> The Union health minister reported increased institutional deliveries to 89% from 79%, attributing the rise to ASHA and other frontline health workers, and cited declines in maternal, infant, under-five and neonatal mortality and tuberculosis incidence, based on national surveys and WHO/Lancet data. The government emphasized continuity of care via expanded primary facilities and public-private collaboration. A proposed GST 2.0 measure would set zero percent GST on health insurance to enhance financial protection and affordability. The statements signal ongoing policy priorities in strengthening health infrastructure, service delivery and financing reforms.