With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility. 2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: B. Only Statement 2 is correct. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Statement 1 is WRONG. PMSMA provides FREE antenatal care services to pregnant women on the 9th of every month at government health facilities, focusing on women in the SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTERS. The scheme covers antenatal check-ups but does NOT include 'six months post-delivery health care service' as part of its guarantee. Post-natal care comes under other schemes like JSSK. Statement 2 is CORRECT. The scheme has a VOLUNTEER provision allowing PRIVATE SECTOR specialists (gynaecologists, obstetricians, radiologists) to provide pro-bono services at nearby government health facilities on the 9th of each month. This public-private partnership is a key feature of PMSMA. Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare PMSMA operational guidelines.