Index Nursing College Hosts Awareness Seminar on World Breastfeeding Week
08th August, 2025
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, Index Nursing College, Malwanchal University, organized an insightful awareness seminar on the theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Build a Sustainable Support System”. The event was held at the auditorium of Index Medical College under the guidance and visionary leadership of Shri Suresh Singh Bhadoria, Chairman of Index Group of Institutions. The program aimed to highlight the vital role breastfeeding plays in ensuring the health and well-being of infants. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Rakhi Chandel, Head of the Pediatric Nursing Department at Choithram College of Nursing, who emphasized the nutritional, emotional, and immunological benefits of breastfeeding. She explained that mother’s milk is a complete and natural source of nourishment, essential for the growth, development, and immunity of newborns, while also strengthening the emotional bond between mother and child.
The seminar was presided over by Dr. Smriti G. Solomon, Principal of Index Nursing College, Indore. The event was organized by the Department of Child Health Nursing and the Department of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing under the leadership of Dr. Berlin Sara Thampi, Head of the Child Health Nursing Department, and Dr. Anu V. Kumar, Head of the OBG Department. Participants included nursing students, faculty members, and healthcare professionals, all of whom actively engaged in the discussions. The program also sought to encourage mothers to choose breastfeeding as the primary source of nutrition for their infants and to spread awareness about its short-term and long-term health benefits.
Throughout the session, speakers shed light on how breastfeeding not only ensures the physical health of infants but also plays a significant role in enhancing their immune defenses. It was highlighted that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life can significantly reduce the risk of infections, malnutrition, and other childhood illnesses. The seminar also underscored the importance of creating a supportive environment for mothers, including family encouragement, workplace policies, and community awareness. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Ms. Roshni Dabi, expressing gratitude to all the speakers, organizers, and participants, and extending special appreciation to Shri Suresh Singh Bhadoria for his constant support and dedication to promoting health and education initiatives.
