India Sees Rise in Prompt Breastfeeding Post-Birth: NFHS-6 Survey
Published on: May 30, 2026, 1:31 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The NFHS-6 reveals half of Indian newborns are breastfed within the first hour of life, an increase from previous years. While exclusive breastfeeding rates dropped, initiatives like POSHAN Abhiyaan show positive impact on child nutrition and health, improving stunting and severe wasting among children under five.
