Q. With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:
1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. Under the campaign, a minimum package of antenatal care services is provided to beneficiaries on the 9th day of every month at designated health facilities. However, the scheme does not guarantee post-delivery health care services.
Private sector healthcare providers can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities under PMSMA. The program invites active participation from private practitioners on a voluntary basis.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.