The Mission Parivar Vikas programme was launched to accelerate family planning services in high-fertility districts. It targets how many high total fertility rate districts across seven states?
- A 112 districts
- B 146 districts ✓
- C 184 districts
- D 250 districts
Correct answer: B. 146 districts
Explanation
Mission Parivar Vikas was launched in 2016 targeting 146 high-fertility districts across 7 states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Assam) that account for a disproportionate share of India's population growth. These districts have a TFR of 3 or above. The programme provides access to contraceptives and maternal-child health services to accelerate TFR reduction.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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