About PMSMA
- Launched: In 2016
- Implemented by: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through National Health Mission.
- Objective & Goal: Provide free, high-quality antenatal care to pregnant women for safer pregnancies through early risk detection and timely intervention.
- Target Beneficiaries and Service Delivery
- Who Can Access: Pregnant women in 2nd & 3rd trimesters, with priority to high-risk cases and dropouts.
- Schedule and Location: Services are provided on the 9th of every month at designated government health facilities.
- Doctor Volunteer System: Private doctors volunteer on the 9th; recognized via ‘IPledgeFor9’ Achievers Awards.
- Comprehensive Care: Includes clinical examinations by a trained medical officer, laboratory investigations (blood and urine tests), ultrasonography, medicines, and essential counseling on nutrition and birth planning.
- Extended PMSMA Strategy: Launched in 2022 to strengthen follow-up care.
- This ensures high-risk pregnancies are tracked continuously until a safe delivery is achieved, backed by financial incentives for the beneficiary and ASHA workers, as well as SMS alert systems.
Impact and Achievements
- Successfully provided antenatal services to more than 7.50 crore pregnant women.
- Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR): dropped from to 87 per lakh live births in 2022–24 from 130 in 2014–16.
Integration with the Broader Healthcare EcosystemPMSMA is integrated with other major government programs to build a comprehensive framework for maternal health, including:
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