Which of the following is/are the objective/objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)? 1. Correcting regional imbalances in the availability of tertiary health care services 2. Providing universal access to public health services a

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Q: 2 (CDS-I/2023)
Which of the following is/are the objective/objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?
1. Correcting regional imbalances in the availability of tertiary health care services
2. Providing universal access to public health services and universal immunization
3. Augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the country
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

CDS-I

The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) primarily aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services and augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the country. The scheme does not explicitly mention providing universal access to public health services and universal immunization as its objectives. Therefore, the correct options are 1 and 3 only.