On the first day of World Breastfeeding Day, 13.50 lakh pregnant and lactating mothers were apprised of significance of breastfeeding through live phone-in radio programme at 92,000 anganwadis. Their queries were also answered. Paediatrician Dr Sheela Bhambhal informed pregnant and lactating mothers about significance of breastfeeding on the first day of week. She informed that mother's milk is the best diet for infants, which saves them from several diseases and keeps them healthy and nourished. The paediatrician also replied to women's questions during the phone-in programme broadcast from All India Radio.