PMSMA completes 10 years: J.P. Nadda launches 'A Decade of Care', releases ₹75 coin and ₹5 stamp
On 9 June 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched nationwide celebrations for 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and released a ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp.
Summary
The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) completed 10 years on 9 June 2026, and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched nationwide celebrations under the theme '10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care', releasing a ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp. PMSMA was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016 to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women through specialist doctors on the 9th day of every month. According to the Sample Registration System, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio fell from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–16 to 87 in 2022–24. The Minister said institutional deliveries have risen to 90.6% and antenatal care coverage to 95.9%.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 June 2026 (10 years)
- Theme
- 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care
- Released
- ₹75 commemorative coin; ₹5 postal stamp
- Launched
- 9 June 2016 by PM Narendra Modi
- Service day
- 9th of every month, free antenatal care
- MMR (SRS)
- 130 (2014–16) → 87 (2022–24) per lakh live births
- Coverage
- Institutional deliveries 90.6%; ANC 95.9%
Practice MCQs 4 questions
To mark 10 years of PMSMA on 9 June 2026, J.P. Nadda released a commemorative coin of what denomination?
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Correct answer: B — ₹75
A ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp were released.
Under PMSMA, free antenatal care is provided to pregnant women by specialist doctors on which day of every month?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PMSMA provides free antenatal care on the 9th day of every month.
According to the Sample Registration System cited in June 2026, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio for 2022–24 stands at:
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Correct answer: A — 87 per lakh live births
MMR declined from 130 per lakh live births in 2014–16 to 87 in 2022–24.
Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): 1. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 June 2016. 2. It aims to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care through specialist doctors. 3. Its services are provided on the 1st day of every month. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the Health Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: PMSMA services are provided on the 9th day of every month.