2021 · Q16
Mission Indradhanush aims at
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- Areducing child deaths due to pneumonia.
- Breducing the impact of rotavirus.
- Celimination of maternal tetanus.
- Dfull immunisation of children.
Explanation
Mission Indradhanush, launched in December 2014, aims at achieving full immunisation of children (and pregnant women) against seven (later expanded) vaccine-preventable diseases, targeting 90 per cent coverage. It is not limited to reducing pneumonia deaths, rotavirus impact, or maternal tetanus alone — full immunisation is the mission's stated goal.