With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), consider the following statements: 1. The scheme aims to promote medical research and increase the number of doctors in rural areas. 2. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the scheme. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), consider the following statements:
1.The scheme aims to promote medical research and increase the number of doctors in rural areas.
2.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the scheme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The primary objectives of PMSSY are to correct regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. PMSSY has two components: – Setting up of AIIMS and Upgradation of Government Medical College (GMC)/ Institutions.

Statement 2 is correct. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry responsible for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.

Source: AIR

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