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Ministry of Women and Child Development (India)
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India Mission Shakti & BBBP initiative
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Latest: India's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme lifts child sex ratio, minister says
In July 2026 Indian officials reported that the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme, now integrated into the Mission Shakti vertical, is delivering measurable gains for women and children. Union Minister Annapurna D
World Breastfeeding Week 2026
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Latest: WHO and UNICEF say expanding breastfeeding could save 540,000 lives each year
During World Breastfeeding Week 1‑7 August 2026, coordinated efforts promoted breastfeeding. In Jersey, the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Jersey Steering Group and local health services organized free public events—inc