In which year was the National Rural Health Mission launched in India to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to the rural population? 

Correct option is A

· The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in 2005 by the Government of India with the goal of improving healthcare services in rural areas, particularly for the marginalized and underserved sections of the population.

·  The mission aimed to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services, focusing on maternal and child health, disease prevention, and the strengthening of the rural health infrastructure.

• NRHM was later renamed National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013, with the inclusion of urban health.
• The mission was a critical component of the Indian government's efforts to achieve health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
• Under NRHM, initiatives like Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), National Immunization Program, and the recruitment of ASHA workers (Accredited Social Health Activists) were introduced to ensure better health outcomes in rural areas.