As per the last three rounds of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reports, EBF in Indian infants under 6 months of age increased from 46% during 2005-06 to 55% during 2015-16, and further to 65% during 2019-21.
Exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant receives only breast milk. No other liquids or solids are given – not even water – with the exception of oral rehydration solution, or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines.
