India's 'Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana' and 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme differ from the PMSMA in that PMSMA specifically mandates:

• A Free iron-folic acid supplementation at sub-centres
• B Cash transfer of Rs 5,000 for first live birth
• C Conditional cash transfer linked to institutional delivery
• D Assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care on the 9th of every month at health facilities ✓

Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), launched in 2016 under RMNCH+A, specifically mandates that all pregnant women receive assured, free, and comprehensive antenatal examination — including obstetric ultrasound, blood and urine tests, and consultation by a physician/obstetrician — on the 9th of every month at government health facilities. This targets high-risk pregnancies missed by routine ANCs. Cash transfers (Janani Suraksha Yojana, PMMVY with Rs 5,000) are separate schemes. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao focuses on sex ratio and girl education.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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