Govt to formulate a national action plan for breastfeeding
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In order to boost the wearing interests in mothers to breastfeed their newborn, the govt is in the process of formulating a national action plan for the health cause. Some initial steps might include counseling and creating dedicated spaces in public areas to promote the interest amongst the group of mothers.
A Health Ministry survey reflected the growing concern, with proportion of mothers who practised exclusive breastfeeding for first six months constituting only a small percentage; it is only 21 per cent, while 79 per cent initiated complementary feeding at the age of six months, as concluded in the survey.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has come forward to support the cause in open and, is reported to have invited suggestion from different organizations, departments, and ministries to be a part of the noble initiative.
"Nothing has been done so far. It is very important to take up the issue now. We have invited comments and suggestions from the members to form a draft plan," a senior ministry official said during a meeting of National Steering Committee on Infant and Young Child Breastfeeding. The Plan is expected to be implemented by the end of this year.
A Health Ministry survey reflected the growing concern, with proportion of mothers who practised exclusive breastfeeding for first six months constituting only a small percentage; it is only 21 per cent, while 79 per cent initiated complementary feeding at the age of six months, as concluded in the survey.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has come forward to support the cause in open and, is reported to have invited suggestion from different organizations, departments, and ministries to be a part of the noble initiative.
"Nothing has been done so far. It is very important to take up the issue now. We have invited comments and suggestions from the members to form a draft plan," a senior ministry official said during a meeting of National Steering Committee on Infant and Young Child Breastfeeding. The Plan is expected to be implemented by the end of this year.
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