UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 49 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Pm Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectInternational Relations
- TopicCurrent Affairs
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeStatement
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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Answer: B. 2 only
Verdict
Correct statements: 2 only → Option (b).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – INCORRECT: The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is introduced to ensure quality Antenatal care to over 3 crore pregnant women. Under the campaign, a minimum package of antenatal care services would be provided to beneficiaries on the 9th day of every month to ensure every pregnant woman receives at least one checkup in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy by a doctor. The scheme does not cover six months post-delivery health care. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
Statement 2 – CORRECT: OBGY specialists/Radiologist/physicians from private sector would be encouraged to provide voluntary services at public health facilities where government sector practitioners are not available or inadequate. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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