Beyond bloodline: How donated milk is saving India’s most vulnerable newborns
By: Times of India
Published: 16 August 2026
Photo / Illustration: Haldwani Times News Desk
Human milk banks in India serve a critical purpose by delivering much-needed nourishment to at-risk infants. Generous lactating mothers donate their surplus milk, helping those newborns who can’t receive it from their biological mothers. Every donation undergoes thorough screening and pasteurisation to ensure safety, highlighting the significant impact these banks have on the health of premature and sick children.