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

Question

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 specialties 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

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The correct answer is (b) 2 only

• 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: Incorrect. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) focuses on providing fixed-day assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th of every month. However, it specifically targets antenatal care during the second and third trimesters and does not explicitly include six months post-delivery care as part of its guaranteed package.

• Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialties can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities: Correct. PMSMA encourages private sector doctors to volunteer for providing free antenatal services at government health facilities, aiming to supplement the efforts of government doctors and enhance the quality of maternal care.

Therefore, statement 2 is correct, making option (b) the correct answer.