UPSC Prelims 2024·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

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?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

1. **Statement 1 is incorrect.** The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) aims to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care (ANC) to pregnant women on the 9th of every month. It focuses on women in their **second and third trimesters**. However, it does **not** include 'six months post-delivery health care service' as a guaranteed component within this specific scheme. Post-natal care is covered by other government programs (e.g., Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram), but not part of PMSMA's core mandate. 2. **Statement 2 is correct.** A key feature of PMSMA is the involvement of the private sector. Private sector healthcare providers, particularly obstetricians, physicians, and specialists, are encouraged to volunteer their services for free at government health facilities to supplement the existing public healthcare system and ensure specialized care reaches more women. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
polity-and-governance: With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements : 1. This scheme gu
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