With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', con

With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:

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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?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC IAS – 2024

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services on the 9th of every month for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters at government health facilities. It does not explicitly cover six months of post-delivery health care services as a guaranteed package under *this specific scheme*. Statement 2 is correct. Under PMSMA, private sector healthcare providers, especially specialists, are encouraged to volunteer their services for free check-ups at government facilities.

PMSMA focuses on providing assured, comprehensive antenatal care services on a fixed day every month through the involvement of private sector volunteers and public health facilities.

The scheme aims to detect high-risk pregnancies early and ensure adequate care. Services provided include comprehensive antenatal check-ups, screening for conditions like anemia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension, and counseling. The involvement of private practitioners is a unique feature intended to supplement the efforts of the public health system.

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