The National Urban Health Mission was launched in India in 2013 to improve health access for urban populations, especially slum dwellers. It aims to cover state capitals and district headquarters. The mission focuses on improving public health through clean water, sanitation and disease control. It also aims to strengthen partnerships between communities, local governments, NGOs and private providers to improve health services and outcomes for vulnerable groups such as the homeless, migrants and sex workers. Key objectives include reducing infant and maternal mortality, improving immunization rates, and achieving health targets for programs addressing diseases, nutrition and other issues.