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

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?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(b)

Factual

CA

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: No provision of post-delivery health care. Also PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd / 3rd trimesters of pregnancy at designated government health facilities. Not All/Any government health facility. Statement 2 is correct https://pmsma.mohfw.gov.in/about-scheme/