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Donations will help BPNI to continue its policy advocacy, skill building of health workers and campaign work
Donate to BPNI
Donations will help BPNI to continue its policy advocacy, skill building of health workers and campaign work
For Bank Transfer
Name of Account : Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India
Account No. : 03901010 84701
Name of Bank : Canara Bank
Bank Address : Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019 (India)
Swift Code : CNRBINBBDXN / CNRBINBBDFS
Correspondent Bank : BANK OF AMERICA, NY (Swift: BOFAUS3N)
Your Information
The breastfeeding
problem in india
Only 54.9%* of babies under six months are breastfed.
Only 41.6%* of newborns are breastfed within the first hour.
Lack of information regarding breastfeeding available to mothers.
Formula milk is being promoted in an underhand way.
Our Impact so far
Breastfeeding rates in india have risen from 46 to 54% in the last decade.
Comparatively lower consumption of milk formula products than in previous years.
Maternity leave for women working in organised sectors has been increased to 26 weeks.