President Smt. Droupadi Murmu launched ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ in Sep 2022 to eliminate TB from India by which of the following years?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2025.
In September 2022, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan with the ambitious objective to eliminate tuberculosis from India by the year 2025.
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The target aligns with India’s commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end the TB epidemic by 2030.
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By accelerating efforts under this national mission, India is aiming to eliminate TB five years ahead of the SDG deadline.