When was the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) launched by the Government of
India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 12 April 2005
Explanation:
· The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched by the Government of India on 12 April 2005.
· Its goal was to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare specifically to the rural population.
· It aimed to strengthen primary healthcare services, especially in Empowered Action Group (EAG) and North Eastern (NE) states.
Information Booster:
· The Mission's major success was the introduction of the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) program.
· NRHM was later integrated into the larger National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013.
Additional Knowledge:
· Schemes like Janani Suraksha Yojana were major components under NRHM, focusing on reducing Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR).