| Consider the following statements regarding Mission Indradhanush. |
| 1. It was launched by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 25th December, 2014 to achieve full immunisation coverage for all children by 2020. |
| 2. The mission was launched on good governance day that marks the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratra Madan Mohan Malaviya and birthday of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. |
| 3. The ministry has identified 201 high focus districts that have nearly 50% of all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children, |
| 4. Mass Media, interpersonal communication and sturdy mechanisms of monitoring and evaluating the scheme are crucial components of mission. |
| Which of the statements given above are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 25th December, 2014 has launched 'Mission Indradhanush' that aims to cover all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children by the year 2020, against seven vaccine preventable diseases including diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. 25th December is observed as "Good Governance Day" to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Malaviya and birthday of former prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As per reports, four special vaccination campaigns will be conducted under the programme, between January and June next year. Around 201 districts will be covered in the first phase and 297 will be targeted for the second phase.
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