When was the universal immunisation programme started in India ?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1985.
· The Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) was launched in 1985 in India with the goal of providing free vaccines to all children to protect them against common vaccine-preventable diseases, including diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, and tuberculosis.
· The program was later expanded to include additional vaccines and is one of the largest health initiatives in the world, aimed at reducing child mortality and improving public health.
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· The UIP was initially part of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), which began in 1978.
· UIP aims to achieve universal coverage of immunization for all infants, children, and pregnant women across India.
· The program has significantly contributed to India's progress in eradicating diseases like polio and reducing the incidence of other infectious diseases.