Q. Which Punjab scheme offers antenatal care on the 9th of each month?
Answer:
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Notes: PMSMA provides antenatal check-ups on the 9th monthly. Launched in 2016, it ensures dedicated day for pregnant women’s health assessment, especially targeting 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and operates across India including Punjab. Over 89,000 women screened in Punjab April-November 2017 under PMSMA.