Prelims 2024 · Current Affairs · Question 49
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?
Answer
2 only
1. Incorrect. PMSMA provides assured, comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women on the 9th of every month, mainly for those in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. It does not include a guarantee of six months post-delivery health care.
2. Correct. A key feature of PMSMA is that private sector doctors/specialists such as radiologists, physicians and obstetricians can volunteer services at designated government health facilities.
Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.