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

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.
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

Explanation:

Statement 1: This statement is incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy but does not include six months post-delivery health care services in any government health facility .
Statement 2: This statement is correct. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities .

Objective: The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) aims to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
Target Group: The scheme targets pregnant women in their second and third trimesters to ensure they receive at least one checkup during these critical periods .
Services Provided:
- Antenatal Care (ANC): Includes diagnostics, screening, and management of conditions like hypertension and diabetes .
- Counselling: Pregnant women receive counselling on the safety and risks associated with pregnancies .
- High-Risk Pregnancy Management: Identification and management of high-risk pregnancies to promote safe motherhood .
Implementation:
- Fixed-Day Service: Services are provided on the 9th of every month at designated government health facilities .
- Private Sector Involvement: The scheme encourages private practitioners to volunteer and provide services at government health facilities .
Accessibility:
- Mobile/Web-Based Application: Helps pregnant women find the nearest PMSMA facility .
- Registration: Pregnant women are registered in a separate PMSMA register during their first visit .
Launch and Coverage: The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and is part of the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) Strategy.