The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) under the umbrella of National Health Mission (NHM) has implemented following schemes and programmes which address the issue of malnutrition:
Promotion of appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices that include early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age through ASHA worker and healthcare provider at health facilities.
In order to promote and support breastfeeding, Government has implemented “MAA- Mothers’ Absolute Affection” programme to improve breastfeeding coverage and appropriate breastfeeding practices in the country. A greater emphasis is laid on capacity building of the health workers on lactation ....
