Which of the following is/are not correct about the Mother's Absolute

Which of the following is/are not correct about the Mother’s Absolute Affection Programme ?

Allows all pregnant women to absolutely free and no-expense delivery in public health institutions.
Provides assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care.
Promotes undiluted focus on breastfeeding.
Provides medical and nutritional care to severely acute malnourished children.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

3 only

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UPSC CAPF – 2023

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The Mother’s Absolute Affection (MAA) programme, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is specifically focused on promoting breastfeeding.

Statements 1, 2, and 4 describe aspects of broader maternal and child health programmes in India but are not the specific core components or focus of the MAA programme. MAA primarily targets promoting the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding up to two years or beyond.

Statement 1 (free delivery) relates to schemes like Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). Statement 2 (assured, comprehensive antenatal care) relates to programmes like Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and other ANC services. Statement 4 (care for SAM children) is addressed through Malnutrition Treatment Centres (MTCs) and other nutritional rehabilitation programs. The MAA program’s key components include capacity building of health staff, community sensitization, and establishing BPO (Breastfeeding Promotion Objectives) corners at health facilities.

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