Polio Eradication – 2014
In March 2014, The World Health Organization certified the South-East Asian region – which includes India, a polio-free region. WHO presented the official certification to India for its ‘Polio Free’ status. A country with such a large population defeating polio is no mean feat, and that is a commendable victory.
Source: The Better India: https://www.thebetterindia.com/12669/india-achievements-decade-2005-2014-polio-mangalyaan-rti-rte-olympics/
