.World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive #breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond, if parents are able to do so. However, manufacturers of breastmilk substitutes are using sophisticated marketing tactics to market formula to mothers

#WBW2023: Bal Raksha Bharat is co-hosting a National Consultation on 'Breastfeeding: Bridging the Evidence Gap'. Scan QR below to join online for some valuable insights on how women can be supported to ensure early & exclusive breastfeeding. Stay tuned for more updates. ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition

It takes the whole society and systems to support mothers and children to ensure the sustenance of #breastfeeding . Stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming National Consultation in partnership ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition Bal Raksha Bharat #worldbreastfeedingweek2023 #wbw2023

Today marks a crucial step towards a healthier India. 'Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children' launched, jointly drafted by Ministry of WCD, Ministry of Health as India's 1st standardized guide for identifying & managing malnourished children. Committed to #SuposhitBharat

A large majority (67%) of caregivers are women and a vast majority of them are unpaid (76%). The burden of providing "care and support" is unequal!

We're thrilled to introduce the Poshan Innovation Platform (PIP), a collaborative venture committed to shaping a healthier future by addressing #malnutrition and maternal health through innovative solutions in India. #HealthForAll #InnovationForGood #JanBhagidari #MissionPoshan

“The joy of having a newborn is cherished by everyone, but the pain, physical exertion, psychological trauma, and other sequelae of pregnancy and labour are borne by the mother alone.” Comment tied to new The Lancet Global Health–eClinicalMedicine – The Lancet Discovery Science Series on maternal health: hubs.li/Q02cvfSN0

We always want to protect those we love. And vaccines help us do exactly that. India’s immunization programme, running across the country is for every child and pregnant woman. In partnership with Ministry of Health, Government of India, UNICEF is working #ForEveryChild, reaching

#VaccinesWork 💉in preventing and controlling infectious #diseases 🦠among #children, leading to better #health & #nutrition outcomes among them. This #WorldImmunizationWeek let’s acknowledge the role of vaccines to ensure good #health #nutrition & well-being #ForEveryChild 🙌

ℹ️ Don't fall prey to misinformation! 💡Let's debunk myths together and embrace facts about #health & #nutrition! Dive into the latest issue of PoshanWeekly to discover the truth of using iron pots for cooking to combat #anaemia. 🩸 👉🏻 #FactCheck #PoshanWeekly #PublicHealth

Amazed to see the convergence efforts and leadership of जिला प्रशासन, पूर्णिया State Health Society Bihar ICDS Directorate Bihar UNICEF India

Cost of not breastfeeding in India is a staggering $15.8 billion/year! Additionally loss of 26.3 million IQ points/year. This World Breastfeeding Week, let's ensure an enabling environment for every mother to breastfeed successfully, shaping healthier "today" & brighter "future."

The launch of ECD in Bihar through scaled implementation of "Navchetna" and "Adharshila". UNICEF India provides technical support and appreciates the leadership of Govt of Bihar Social Welfare Department, Bihar #EarlyMomentsMatter

#PoshanMaahHighlights👶Every child’s first bite of semi-solid food/ #complementaryfood as they turn 6 months old, is special! This #PoshanMaah2024 see how an #Anganwadi Sevika marks this event by feeding kheer🍚 to a child during the #AnnaprashanDiwas in #Bihar! UNICEF India

👭Mobilizing & empowering #women #community #FrontLineWorkers is essential to improve awareness on #nutrition! 👏This #PoshanMaah see how #Anganwadi workers & supervisors led a rally to promote good #nutrition practices among the local community in #Araria #Bihar! UNICEF India

Thrilled to attend the project consultation workshop on the 'Impact of Climate change on Food and Nutrition Security in India, with a special focus on Bihar'. (Final report coming soon!) Srinivas Goli Antaryami Dash SANDIP GHOSH Shivani Dar Richa singh pandey UNICEF India

Good #nutrition in early life shapes lifelong health! #Obesity in children can lead to health risks, impacting their entire life. Parents can play a key role in safeguarding their children's healthy future. Share this post to spread awareness! #WorldObesityDay #PoshanGhar #I4N

AIIMS Patna, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Saurabh Varshney (Director & CEO, AIIMS Patna), hosted the #PoshanPowerPartnership consultation on March 20, 2025, in collaboration with UNICEF Bihar. The event focused on strengthening nutrition initiatives in Bihar, ECCE- ICDS Bihar

Strengthening the food and #Nutrition environment. Led by Education Department, Bihar UNICEF India supports to scale and enhance the Ankuran School Nutrition Program through strong convergence across Education, Health, MGNREGA, and Jeevika. Together, we are fostering #healthydiets

Happy to have contributed to this important evidence synthesis, using a novel approach that unpacks how climate vulnerability affects nutrition security. Read the research report 👇 by International Institute for Population Sciences, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University and UNICEF India #ClimateAction #SDG2 #SDG13