June 10, 2026 1:15 PM
A decade of care: How PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan has transformed maternal healthcare in India
When the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan (PMSMA) was launched on June 9, 2016, India was still grappling with significant maternal health challenges. Maternal mortality remained a major public health concern, and ensuring access to quality antenatal care for millions of pregnant women, particularly in rural and underserved regions, was a pressing priority. Ten years later, PMSMA has emerged as one of the country's most impactful maternal healthcare initiatives, delivering free and co...
