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We conducted a mixed-methods study in two districts in India (District A in Telangana and District B in Gujarat), reviewing records of 10 maternal and 10 neonatal deaths that occurred between April 2020 and March 2021. Data were extracted to assess completeness, and field notes documented operational challenges. Retrieving records was difficult due to fragmented storage, unclear responsibilities, and the need for multiple permissions and repeated visits. Reluctance among officials to share data further delayed access. Most review forms lacked sufficient detail to evaluate quality of care or determine preventability. Maternal deaths mainly involved young women aged 15\u201324 and occurred within 24 hours postpartum, often linked to delays in receiving appropriate care. Neonatal deaths frequently involved low-birthweight or preterm infants and were attributed to asphyxia or infection. 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