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[pib] Phase-III of Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

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Prelims level: Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

Why in the News?

Lok Sabha Speaker launched the third phase of the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan, a campaign aimed at empowering mothers and improving the health of pregnant women and newborns.

What is Suposhit Maa Abhiyan?

  • The Suposhit Maa Abhiyan is a maternal and child health initiative launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in March 2020 in Kota, Rajasthan.
  • It aims to eliminate malnutrition among pregnant women and newborns by providing nutritional support, medical care, and health awareness.
  • Social workers and volunteers identify underprivileged pregnant women. Registration through community outreach programs and online platforms.
  • Key Features:
    • Nutritional Support: Monthly 17 kg nutrition kits for pregnant women.
    • Medical Assistance: Regular health check-ups, blood tests, and medication support.
    • Health Cards: Track maternal health, nutrition levels, and medical history.
    • Adoption Model: One pregnant woman per family can be adopted for support.
    • Awareness Drives: Sessions on maternal care, infant nutrition, and postpartum health.
    • Mortality Rate Reduction: Increased normal deliveries, healthier newborns, and improved maternal health.

Phases of the Campaign:

  • Phase 1 (March 2020):
    • 1,000 pregnant women received balanced nutrition kits.
    • Medical check-ups, medicines, and delivery support provided.
  • Phase 2 (May 2022):
    • 3,000 women received nutrition kits for 9 months.
    • Expanded health monitoring and medical consultation services.
  • Phase 3 (February 2025):
    • 1,800+ pregnant women identified for continuous health monitoring.
    • Monthly nutrition kits and health card tracking introduced.

PYQ:

[2020] In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.

[2017] Which of the following are the objectives of the ‘National Nutrition Mission’?

  1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
  2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.
  3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
  4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

 

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