India’s latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals a striking regional divide in exclusive breastfeeding rates among infants under six months of age. While some regions report rates above 80%, others remain below 35%, highlighting significant disparities in infant nutrition practices across the country.
The data shows major variations between states and Union Territories, with places like the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Chhattisgarh reporting high rates of exclusive breastfeeding, while states such as Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland and Uttarakhand lag behind.
In this NDTV Datafy analysis, we break down the numbers, identify the best and worst performers, and explore what these differences mean for child health, maternal awareness and public health policy in India.
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