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Nadda Launches 10 Years of PMSMA Celebrations Nationwide

13 June 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESNadda Launches10 Years of PMSMACelebrationsNationwide13 June 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Health Minister J.P. Nadda formally opened a countrywide series of events marking a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan.

Key facts

  • Event: ’10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care’ celebrations, launched by J.P. Nadda.
  • Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), started in 2016.
  • Service: free and comprehensive antenatal care (ANC) for pregnant women.
  • Schedule: delivered on the 9th day of every month.
ItemDetail
SchemePMSMA
Start year2016
Anniversary10 years
BeneficiariesPregnant women
Service day9th of every month

Exam angle

  • Minister: J.P. Nadda, Union Health Minister.
  • Fixed day for free ANC: the 9th of each month.
  • Abbreviation: ANC = antenatal care.

Test yourself

1. Who launched the nationwide '10 Years of PMSMA - A Decade of Care' celebrations?

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the celebrations.

2. On which day of every month does PMSMA provide free antenatal care services?

PMSMA services are given on the 9th day of every month.

3. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan launched?

The programme was launched in 2016, hence the 10-year milestone.