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Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

Ministry of Health & Family WelfareactivehealthLaunched: 2016-06-09

About the Scheme

An initiative to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care to all pregnant women in India, especially those in underserved areas, through a minimum package of services on the 9th of every month.

Target Beneficiaries: 2.4 crore pregnant women annually (in 2nd/3rd trimesters) receiving fixed-day free comprehensive antenatal care on 9th of every month through government health facilities and specialist physicians

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, State Health Departments, District Health Societies.

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✦Key Features

  • Designated day (9th of every month) for free antenatal check-ups at public health facilities.
  • Provision of a minimum package of services including medical check-ups, investigations (blood tests, urine tests, ultrasound), and medicines.
  • Identification and tracking of high-risk pregnancies for appropriate management and referral.
  • Encouragement of private sector doctors and volunteers to offer services at public health facilities.
  • Counseling on nutrition, safe delivery practices, and postnatal care.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • All pregnant women residing in India.
  • Pregnant women in any trimester of their pregnancy.
  • Special focus on women from rural, remote, and tribal areas.

★Benefits

  • Improved access to quality antenatal care for all pregnant women.
  • Early detection and management of complications during pregnancy, leading to better maternal and child health outcomes.
  • Reduced out-of-pocket expenditure for antenatal services for beneficiaries.
  • Increased awareness among pregnant women about healthy pregnancy practices and nutrition.

▶Application Process

  • Pregnant women can visit their nearest government health facility (PHC, CHC, District Hospital) on the 9th of every month.
  • Register for the PMSMA check-up.
  • Undergo a comprehensive medical examination, including various tests and screenings.
  • Receive counseling and necessary medication or referrals based on the assessment.

₹ Budget Allocation

150

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Part of National Health Mission (NHM) - 60:40 (General States), 90:10 (NE/Hilly)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

National Health Mission (NHM)Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A)Public Health InfrastructureAyushman Bharat

Historical Context

Launched in June 2016 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care (ANC) universally to all pregnant women.