The correct answer is: c) The Leprosy Mission.
The SPARSH leprosy eradication campaign is an initiative launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with The Leprosy Mission. The campaign was launched in 2015 with the goal of eradicating leprosy from Odisha by 2020. The campaign has been successful in reducing the number of new leprosy cases in Odisha by 50%.
The Leprosy Mission is an international Christian organization that works to eradicate leprosy and poverty. The organization was founded in 1874 by John Garett, a British missionary. The Leprosy Mission works in over 100 countries around the world.
The Leprosy Mission’s work in Odisha includes providing free medical care to people with leprosy, educating people about leprosy, and advocating for the rights of people with leprosy. The organization also works to improve the lives of people with leprosy by providing them with vocational training and employment opportunities.
The SPARSH leprosy eradication campaign is a successful example of the work that The Leprosy Mission is doing to eradicate leprosy and improve the lives of people with leprosy.
The other options are incorrect because:
- WHO is the World Health Organization. WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. WHO does not have a specific program to eradicate leprosy.
- UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF is a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. UNICEF does not have a specific program to eradicate leprosy.
- The Indian Red Cross Society is a non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian assistance to people in need in India. The Indian Red Cross Society does not have a specific program to eradicate leprosy.