The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) programme on July 31, 2016. It provides care free of charge to all pregnant women in India on the 9th of every month.
The aim is to provide financial help to them. The programme offers the least guaranteed package of care services to women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy. It is available at designated government health facilities.
The goal of the PMSMA programme is to improve the quality of antenatal care (ANC). This includes diagnostics and counselling services. All these are part of the Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) strategy.
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Objectives Of The PMSMA Programme
Here are the primary objectives of the PMSMA programme that it seeks to achieve:
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Make sure that every pregnant woman sees a doctor at least once during her second or third trimester.
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Improve the quality of these examinations by administering essential tests. Also addressing any health concerns such as anaemia or excessive blood pressure.
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Give advice and maintain track of the care provided.
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Provide extra checkups for people who have missed their regular visits.
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Identify and track pregnant women with elevated risks.
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Plan for a safe birth and be prepared for any complications. Particularly for individuals with medical conditions.
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Malnutrition should be detected and treated early.
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Provide particular care and attention to young and teenage mothers.
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Steps To Join The Programme
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To join the programme, visit https://pmsma.mohfw.gov.in/.
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Then go to the login section. Once logged in, fill out the necessary details and forms to join.
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You can also apply for the programme in the UMANG app.
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The documents needed are an Aadhar card, bank account details, a Mother and Child Protection (MCP) card, proof of LMP and antenatal check-ups, and the birth certificate of the child (if applicable).
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What Is The Pradhan Mantri Mathru Vandana Yojana?
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It is a programme that provides financial aid to pregnant women.
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In this programme, the women receive a total of Rs 5,000 in three instalments.
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In the first instalment, the woman will receive Rs 1,000 at the early stages of pregnancy or when she registers for the programme.
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The second instalment will be after 6 months of pregnancy, when the woman will receive Rs 2,000.
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The woman will receive the third instalment after childbirth and the first cycle of immunisations for the child. The woman will receive another Rs. 2,000.
Other Yojanas For Pregnant Women
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In the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, the women will also receive an amount of Rs 11,000.
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In the Janani Suraksha Yojana, the women will receive Rs 1,000.
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In the Anganwadi Suraksha Yojana, the women will receive Rs 2,500.
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And in the Prasuti Sahayata Yojana, the women will receive Rs 16,000. The women can also receive the financial help they need after their pregnancy.
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Conclusion
Since post- and pre-childbirth procedures are expensive, such programmes are set up by the Indian government for the welfare of pregnant women. The PMSMA scheme further ensures new mothers go through a safe pregnancy experience and also gives proper facilities to the child in their growing phase.
To learn more about the programme, visit the website of PMSMA or email drpawan.mohfw@gmail.com or call 911126165959. Download the Umang app, available on Android and iOS, for all PM's yojanas for pregnant women.
