Update on LaQshya Scheme

• LaQshya = Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative — a Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) programme to improve quality of care in Labour Rooms (LRs) and Maternity Operation Theatres (MOTs) of public health facilities.
• Aimed at reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) by ensuring quality intrapartum & immediate post-partum care, and delivering Respectful Maternity Care (RMC).
• Relevant for UPSC under GS-II (Health/Welfare schemes) and Prelims (current affairs + government schemes).