When did Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan [PMSMA] start?

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in June 2016.
Its main objective is to provide a single day of assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care to all pregnant women, free of cost.
This care is provided on the 9th day of every month, targeting women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters to identify and manage high-risk pregnancies.

Option A: This year is not associated with the launch of PMSMA or any other major maternal health initiative in India.
Option C: This year is incorrect. The Child Survival and Safe Motherhood (CSSM) Programme was launched in 1992, which was a significant step but different from PMSMA.
Option D: This year is incorrect. The National Health Policy was released in 2002, which provided a framework for health sector development, but it is not the launch year of the PMSMA scheme.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Launch Year of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a vital role in PMSMA camps by conducting initial assessments, identifying high-risk cases (e.g., severe anemia, hypertension, gestational diabetes), and ensuring timely referral.
Patient counseling is a key nursing responsibility during PMSMA, covering nutrition, danger signs, birth preparedness, and the importance of follow-up to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
What if? A pregnant woman is identified with severe hypertension (BP greater than 160/110 mmHg) during a PMSMA check-up. The nurse's immediate priority is to stabilize the patient if possible, arrange for immediate referral to a higher facility with obstetric emergency services (like a First Referral Unit or District Hospital), and ensure proper handover of the case.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the question as a factual recall question about a specific national health program.
The keywords are "Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)" and "start".
Recall or look for the launch year of this specific program from your knowledge of public health in India.
Evaluate the given year options.
Associate 2016 with the launch of PMSMA, a relatively recent initiative focused on quality antenatal care.
Rule out other years by linking them to different health policies or programs (e.g., 1992 for CSSM, 2005 for JSY/NRHM).

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Launch Year of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Stem keywords: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, PMSMA, start
Lead-in keywords: When

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