A poetry and story writing competition is being organised in the city to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2021.
The competition is being organised by the Women and Child Development Department, Madhya Pradesh. The last date for submission is August 6. The aspirants can submit their poem or story on the website of Amrut Paan. Besides, the best poem and stories will be awarded during a virtual Live ceremony on August 7.
Notably, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.
Breastfeeding is the best way to provide infants with the essential nutrients required for growth and development. According to the World Health Organisation, breast milk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean, and acts as the babies' first vaccine, protecting them against many common childhood illnesses.
Besides, the topic for the competition is all about breastfeeding and its benefits on the child and mother. The topics can be seen in detail on www.amrutpaan.com.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every August 1 to 7 in commemoration of the 1990 Innocenti Declaration.
WBW started in 1992, with annual themes including healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, community support, ecology, economy, science, education and human rights. Since 2016, WBW has been aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy.