iarjimphIARJIMPHIARJIMPH2709-331Xhttps://doi.org/10.47310/iarjimph.2022.v03i02.021Trends and Determinants of Feeding Practices among Children Aged 0-23 Months: A Time-Trend Analysis of Indian Health Surveys From 2006-2016NamrataGuleriAmitSachdevaRahulGuptaAssistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, IGMC ShimlaAssistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, IGMC ShimlaSenior Resident, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, ChandigarhOver the past decade, infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in India have improved, though they remain sub-optimal and linked to persistent child undernutrition. Analysis of eight key breastfeeding indicators shows significant increases in early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding from 2006 to 2017 across genders, urban-rural areas, educational levels, and wealth quintiles. Despite these gains, disparities persist, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to further improve IYCF practices nationwide.