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India's maternal health: Decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates

Published Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Updated July 6

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) declined from 63.7% in NFHS-5 to 55.8% in NFHS-6 (2023-24).

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  • The Hindu

    The article highlights the gap between policy success in maternal health and the lived reality of mothers, particularly those in the informal sector, who lack the necessary support to exclusively breastfeed.

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