ArdorComm Media News Network
April 30, 2026
The sixth edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), one of India’s most extensive health data studies, is expected to be released shortly, according to an official from the Union Health Ministry.
Conducted during 2023-24, the survey covered 6,79,238 households across all States and Union Territories, making it a significant source of nationwide health and demographic insights.
For the first time, NFHS-6 was carried out entirely through digital data collection using computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) software. Officials said the system included real-time error detection, built-in validation checks, and continuous data scrutiny to improve accuracy and efficiency.
The ministry added that the survey process involved strict field supervision, close monitoring, and multiple levels of data verification to ensure consistency and reliability of results.
The previous round, NFHS-5, was conducted during 2019-21.
NFHS remains one of India’s largest and most comprehensive sample surveys, designed to provide reliable information on health, nutrition, population trends, and related indicators. The findings are widely used by policymakers and programme managers to measure progress and guide decisions in the health sector.
Source: The Hindu