UPSC CSE 2024 · PYQ · Health Schemes / PMSMA · medium
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✓ Correct
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: PMSMA provides a minimum package of antenatal care services to pregnant women in their second and third trimesters on the 9th of every month at government health facilities, but it does not cover six months of post-delivery health care services. Statement 2 is correct: under the scheme, private sector OB-GYN specialists and other doctors are encouraged to voluntarily provide services at nearby government health facilities. Hence only Statement 2 is correct.
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