Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a nationwide initiative aimed at providing free, quality antenatal care to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. |
| Launch Year | June 9, 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India |
| Objectives | – Ensure at least one antenatal check-up in the 2nd/3rd trimester by a specialist. – Improve quality of antenatal care, including diagnostics and counseling. – Identify and manage high-risk pregnancies. – Emphasize nutrition and adolescent pregnancies. |
| Benefits | – Free comprehensive antenatal care services. – Essential diagnostics and medications, including IFA and calcium. – High-risk pregnancy management. – Counseling on nutrition and birth preparedness. – MCP cards issuance. |
| Eligibility | All pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. |
| Funding & Implementation Strategy | – Funded by the Government of India. – Implemented via public health facilities. – Private sector doctors encouraged to volunteer. – Comprehensive care with risk identification (Green for no risk; Red for high risk). |
