With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1.…
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?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
PMSMA provides a fixed-day, free, assured, comprehensive antenatal check-up on the 9th of every month — only in the 2nd/3rd trimester (not 6 months post-delivery). Statement 1 is incorrect on the post-delivery part. Statement 2 is correct — private practitioners (especially OB/GYNs) are encouraged to volunteer at government facilities.