General Studies for Exams: SUMAN Scheme

Points to remember.

1. Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (Suman) Scheme.
2. Aims to bring down the maternal and infant mortality  rates (MMR and IMR) in India.
3. Eligibility: All pregnant women, newborns and mothers up to 6 months of delivery.
4. Inaugurated by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan at 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW).
5. Benefits: free healthcare to all beneficiaries, respectful care with privacy and dignity. Also it includes, ante natal check-ups, at least one checkup under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan, Iron Folic Acid supplementation, Tetanus diptheria injection.