With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:

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 specialties 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
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy, but it does not explicitly include six months post-delivery health care services.

Statement 2 is correct. Private sector health care providers of certain specialties can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities under this scheme.
Possible Sources: Official scheme documents and government health ministry announcements.