What is PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup?
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a centrally-funded initiative under the National Health Mission (NHM) launched in 2016. It guarantees free comprehensive antenatal care (ANC) checkup to every pregnant woman on the 9th of each month at government health facilities. Under PMSMA, all pregnant women in their 2nd and 3rd trimester get: free blood pressure measurement, weight, abdomen check, haemoglobin test, urine albumin/sugar test, blood group and Rh factor, syphilis test (VDRL), and ultrasound (where available). Doctors from private sector also voluntarily participate as PMSMA volunteers to extend services at PHCs and CHCs in rural areas. High-risk pregnancies are identified, labelled with red stickers, and tracked through delivery. Over 3.8 crore ANC checkups have been conducted since launch. States use PMSMA data to track maternal mortality and reduce preventable maternal deaths.
PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PMSMA 2026 — Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan: Free ANC Checkup on 9th |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | Free comprehensive antenatal checkup on 9th of every month + Blood tests (Hb, blood group, VDRL, urine) + Ultrasound where available + High-risk pregnancy identification + Linked to JSY (cash incentive for institutional delivery) |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhm.gov.in/pmsma |
Benefits of PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup
Free comprehensive antenatal checkup on 9th of every month + Blood tests (Hb, blood group, VDRL, urine) + Ultrasound where available + High-risk pregnancy identification + Linked to JSY (cash incentive for institutional delivery)
Who is Eligible for PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup?
- ✓All pregnant women in 2nd trimester (13-28 weeks) and 3rd trimester (28 weeks onwards)
- ✓Applicable at all government PHCs, CHCs, district hospitals, and designated private facilities
- ✓No documentation required to access PMSMA — walk in on the 9th of any month
- ✓Covers all Indian pregnant women regardless of income, caste, or religion
- ✓BPL/APL does not matter — universally available at government health facilities
Documents Required for PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup
How to Apply for PMSMA — Safe Motherhood Checkup Online?
- 1Visit nearest government PHC, CHC, or district hospital on the 9th of any month
- 2Register at the PMSMA desk / OPD — free registration, no prior appointment needed
- 3Doctor conducts comprehensive ANC: BP, weight, abdomen examination, Hb test, urine test, blood group
- 4Ultrasound conducted where available (high-risk cases referred to district hospital for USG)
- 5High-risk pregnancies identified (red sticker on MCP card) and tracked closely
- 6Counselled on nutrition, birth preparedness, danger signs in pregnancy
- 7Linked to JSY for cash incentive at institutional delivery (₹1,400 rural / ₹1,000 urban)
Official Government Portal
Use nhm.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on nhm.gov.in/pmsma