Nadda Launches 10 Years of PMSMA Celebrations Nationwide
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | PMSMA |
| Start year | 2016 |
| Anniversary | 10 years |
| Beneficiaries | Pregnant women |
| Service day | 9th 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.