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Download Solution PDFWhen is National Vaccination Day observed in India?
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Option 3 : March 16
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Download Solution PDFThe Correct Answer is March 16.
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- National Vaccination Day 2025: March 16.
Key Points
- National Vaccination Day is observed on March 16 every year in India.
- The day commemorates the launch of the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on March 16, 1995.
- India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014.
- The Pulse Polio Programme played a pivotal role in eradicating polio from India.
- The day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination in improving public health.