10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

Category: Health | Government Schemes (GS-II)

Key Points

• Launched in 2016.
• Celebrated 10 years in 2026.

• Theme:

  "10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care"

Ministry

• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)

Objective

Provide free, quality antenatal care to pregnant women.

Major Features

• Conducted on the 9th of every month
• High-risk pregnancy identification
• Free antenatal check-up
• Diagnostic services
• Counselling
• Referral services

New Launches

• ₹75 Commemorative Coin
• ₹5 Postal Stamp

UPSC Importance

• Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
• SDG-3 (Good Health)
• Women & Child Health

Prelims Facts

• Started: 9 June 2016
• Beneficiaries: Pregnant women