 Newborns weighing 1500 to 2250gm are being enrolled into the study within 3 days of birth. Eligible babies are randomized to intervention or control arms. Mothers in the intervention arm are supported for KMC and breastfeeding by study ANM Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and study ASHA Accredited Social Health Activist like workers . Routine home visits are conducted in both intervention and control arms by government workers according to the existing government program. 