National Rural Health Mission has been launched in the country in–

Correct option is C

Sol. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in April 2005 to strengthen the healthcare system in rural India. It focused on maternal-child health, ASHA workers, and infrastructure in high-focus states. It became a part of the National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 2003 – At this time, discussions on rural health were underway but the program was not officially started. Policy drafts were still being reviewed.
· (b) 2004 – Again, planning was ongoing, but formal launch and funding were only approved in 2005. No field implementation existed before 2005.
· (c) 2005 – Correct answer. The official year of implementation, with ASHA recruitment and JSY scheme rollout beginning this year.
· (d) 2009 – This is closer to the launch year of NUHM, not NRHM. NRHM was already operational and expanding by this time.