Q49. 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 ?
Detailed Solution
Statement 2 is correct. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) encourages private sector healthcare providers, particularly specialists like OBGYNs, radiologists, and physicians, to volunteer their services at public health facilities to address shortages.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th day of every month during their second and third trimesters.
However, it does not explicitly guarantee six months of post-delivery healthcare services as part of this specific minimum package. The primary focus is on antenatal check-ups. This question tests knowledge of government social welfare schemes, a key area for the UPSC exam.
Current Affairs Link
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan is an ongoing government health initiative.
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