India has made significant progress towards the elimination of Kala-azar (Visceral Leishmaniasis) under the NVBDCP. What was the target year set by the Government of India for the elimination of Kala-azar as a public health problem (defined as <1 case per 10,000 population at the sub-district level)?

Explanation

The Government of India initially set a target of 2017 for Kala-azar elimination, which was subsequently revised to 2020, and then to 2023. While challenges remain in achieving this goal in all endemic blocks, 2023 was the most recent official target for the elimination of Kala-azar as a public health problem in India.