Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission 2047 in Lalpur village of ____________ (July 2023) .

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Madhya Pradesh.
· Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission 2047 in Lalpur village, Madhya Pradesh, in July 2023.
· The mission aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia, a hereditary blood disorder, by 2047, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of India's independence.
· This initiative will focus on screening, diagnosis, and treatment, particularly targeting tribal populations where the prevalence of the disease is high.
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· Sickle cell anemia is a genetic condition where red blood cells are abnormally shaped, leading to health complications like pain, anemia, infections, and strokes.
· The disease predominantly affects tribal populations in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.
· The mission involves universal screening of 7 crore individuals in the 0–40 age group across affected areas.