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?

The correct option is 2 only.

Let us analyze the statements with reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) to understand why statement 2 is correct and statement 1 is incorrect:

Analysis of Statement 1:
The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan is a program launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care (ANC) free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. However, this guarantee of a minimum package of antenatal care services applies specifically to pregnant women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It does not cover "six months post-delivery health care service" under this specific initiative. Therefore, Statement 1 is incorrect.

Analysis of Statement 2:
A key feature of the PMSMA is its voluntary participation model. The scheme actively encourages and design-integrates private sector healthcare providers, including obstetricians, radiologists, and physicians, to volunteer their services. They can dedicate one day a month (specifically the 9th of the month) to provide free antenatal services to pregnant women at government health facilities, particularly in rural or under-served areas. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.

Consequently, only statement 2 is correct, making 2 only the correct choice.