Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan launched in 2016 June

Q.  What does the scheme PMSMA focus on?
- Published on 29 Jun 16

a. Healthcare facilities for pregnant women
b. Protection of pregnant ladies from infectious diseases
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b

ANSWER: Both a and b
 
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) a Modi government initiative was launched in June 2016
  • Scheme aims at boosting healthcare facilities for pregnant and especially poor women
  • It seems to protect pregnant ladies from infectious diseases as well
  • Under this scheme, pregnant ladies will be given free health check up and required treatment for free on the 9th of every month
  • Scheme will be applicable to pregnant women to avail in government hospitals across India
  • Scheme is applicable for women in the pregnancy period of 3-6 months
  • Women belonging to semi urban, rural and poor areas will be accorded preference

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