When was the National Health Mission (NHM) launched?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Sol. The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in 2005 by the Government of India with the aim of providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare, especially to the rural population. Initially launched as the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), it focused on strengthening health systems in rural areas. Later in 2013, it was expanded to include urban areas through the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), and both were merged under NHM. The mission emphasizes health system strengthening, community participation through ASHAs, and decentralized planning.