The correct answer is (b) 2030.
The Odisha government has set a target of achieving ‘Malaria Mukta Odisha’ by 2030. This means that the government aims to eliminate malaria from the state by that year.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
Malaria is a major public health problem in Odisha. In 2018, there were an estimated 1.2 million cases of malaria in the state. This number has been declining in recent years, but malaria remains a significant threat to public health.
The Odisha government has taken a number of measures to control malaria. These measures include:
- Improving access to malaria diagnosis and treatment: The government has established a network of malaria clinics and hospitals across the state. These facilities provide free diagnosis and treatment for malaria.
- Improving surveillance: The government has strengthened its malaria surveillance system. This system helps to identify areas where malaria is prevalent and to target control measures accordingly.
- Improving vector control: The government has implemented a number of vector control measures, such as spraying insecticides and using bed nets. These measures help to reduce the number of mosquitoes that are infected with malaria.
- Improving community awareness: The government has launched a number of awareness campaigns to educate the public about malaria and how to prevent it.
The Odisha government’s efforts to control malaria have been successful. The number of malaria cases in the state has declined significantly in recent years. However, malaria remains a significant threat to public health. The government will need to continue to take strong measures to control malaria and achieve its goal of ‘Malaria Mukta Odisha’ by 2030.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the target year that the Odisha government has set for achieving ‘Malaria Mukta Odisha’.