2023 · Q91
Which one of the following statements about Mission Indradhanush, launched by the Government of India in 2014, is correct?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AIt relates to provisions for Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services.
- BIt meets the diverse health needs of adolescents.
- CIt aims to increase the full immunisation coverage for children.
- DIts objective is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable and quality healthcare services.
Explanation
Mission Indradhanush, launched in December 2014, aims to increase full immunisation coverage for children against seven vaccine-preventable diseases. It is not about child health screening (that is RBSK), adolescent health needs (that is RKSK), or universal access to healthcare in general.