In how many states was the first round of Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in February 2022, with an aim to increase full immunisation coverage?

Correct option is B

(b) The first round of Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 was organised in 11 states by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in February 2022.

Mission Indradhanush was launched in December 2014 to improve immunisation coverage and provide vaccines for preventable diseases. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 aimed to focus on regions with low vaccination coverage and targeted pregnant women and children who missed regular doses. The first phase of IMI 4.0, launched in February 2022, was conducted in 11 states to enhance immunisation rates.

Important Key Points:

1. Mission Indradhanush was launched to achieve 90% immunisation coverage.
2. IMI 4.0 aimed to identify and vaccinate children and pregnant women left out of routine immunisation.
3. The first round in February 2022 covered 11 states with intensive campaigns.
4. Vaccines under the mission include those for measles, tetanus, polio, diphtheria, and others.
5. Collaboration with local health workers and awareness campaigns were vital.
6. The campaign focuses on urban slums, remote areas, and tribal populations.

Knowledge Booster:

• Mission Indradhanush focuses on providing immunisation for 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.
• IMI (Intensified Mission Indradhanush) targets regions with poor healthcare access and immunisation gaps.
• By 2022, efforts under Mission Indradhanush had significantly reduced the number of partially immunised children.
• UNICEF and WHO often support India's immunisation programs.
• Immunisation helps prevent 2–3 million deaths annually from vaccine-preventable diseases globally.