CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The goal of the ‘MAA’ Programme is to revitalize efforts towards promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to achieve higher breastfeeding rates.

Detailed explanation-2: -An intensified programme with an attempt to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding, in addition to ongoing efforts through the health systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -MAA-“Mother’s Absolute Affection” is a nationwide programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in an attempt to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding and provision of counselling services for supporting breastfeeding through health systems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Basic Function: Oversees and processes the MediCal Administrative Activities (MAA) data collection and reporting procedures. Assists the Business Manager by performing complex and confidential administrative assistant duties. Maintains official records and performs other job related duties as required.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) was founded on 3rd December, 1991 at Wardha, Maharashtra. It is a national network of organisations and individuals dedicated to promote mother and child health through protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.