Mission Indradhanush, launched by the Government of India, aims to increase the full immunization coverage to what target percentage among children?

• A At least 75 percent
• B At least 80 percent
• C 100 percent
• D At least 90 percent ✓

Explanation

Mission Indradhanush, launched in December 2014, aims to achieve at least 90 percent full immunization coverage among children under 2 years of age and pregnant women in identified high-focus districts. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) later targeted specific districts and urban areas with even lower coverage. Full immunization means receiving BCG, 3 doses of OPV, 3 doses of pentavalent, and 1 dose of measles by 12 months.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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