Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

• Context (PIB): The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) completes 9 years.

About Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

• Launched in: 2016
• Nodal Ministry: Flagship initiative of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
• Aligned Strategy: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) under the National Health Mission (NHM).
• Objective: To provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care (ANC) free of cost, especially during the 2^nd & 3^rd trimesters, to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.

• Eligibility: All pregnant women, especially unregistered, adolescent, early, and high-risk pregnancies.

• Key Features:
  • Fixed Day ANC Services: On the 9^th of every month at government facilities.
  • Free Services: Physical examination, 1 ultrasound, lab tests, Iron & Folic Acid & calcium supplements.
  • Specialist-led Care: By Obstetrics and Gynecology specialists, radiologists, physicians (including private doctors).
  • Risk Identification: Green sticker: No risk; Red sticker: High-risk pregnancy.
• Integration with other existing programmes: Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, Janani Suraksha Yojana, PM Matru Vandana Yojana, LaQshya, Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan, POSHAN Abhiyaan.
• Key Achievements of PMSMA (as of June 2025):
  • Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) reduced from 130 (2014–16) to 80 (2021–23).
  • 6.19 crore pregnant women examined under PMSMA.
  • 78.27 lakh High-Risk Pregnancies identified under E-PMSMA.
  • Strengthened public-private partnerships and community participation in maternal care.