SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -On 12 April 2005, the Government of India took a major welfare initiative by launching National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in 18 states with weak public health indicators and infrastructure and extended it across the entire country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Achievements (up to 2012) MMR reduced from 254 in 2004-06 (SRS) to 178 in 2010-12 (SRS). TFR reduced from 2.9 in 2005 (SRS) to 2.4 in 2012 (SRS). 70% Malaria mortality reduction-(Reduced from 1707 in 2006 to 519 in 2012). 85% Kala Azar mortality reduction-(Reduced from 187 in 2006 to 29 in 2012).

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the newly launched National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).

Detailed explanation-4: -NRHM launched to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the rural population, especially the vulnerable groups. NRHM was for the period 2005-2012.