Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY): Government Scheme for Safe Motherhood and Institutional Deliveries
JSY aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women.
Source: GNews PM SchemeThe Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention launched by the Government of India. It aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality by encouraging pregnant women from low-income families to deliver their babies in health facilities rather than at home. The scheme provides cash assistance to eligible pregnant women for institutional delivery and also to Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) for facilitating these deliveries. JSY focuses on poor pregnant women, especially those in Low Performing States (LPS), to improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns.
- JSY was launched on April 12, 2005, by the Prime Minister of India.
- It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme and integrates cash assistance with antenatal and postnatal care.
- The scheme targets poor pregnant women, particularly those identified as Below Poverty Line (BPL).
- Cash assistance varies based on the state's performance in health indicators (Low Performing States vs. High Performing States) and whether the delivery is institutional or at home (though home deliveries are discouraged).
- ASHAs receive an incentive for motivating women to opt for institutional delivery and for providing follow-up care.
A centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2005 under the National Health Mission. Its main goal is to reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women through cash incentives and ASHA support.
Launched in 2013, NHM subsumes the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). It aims to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable and quality healthcare services.
A community health worker instituted by the Government of India as part of the National Rural Health Mission. ASHAs act as a bridge between the community and the public health system, facilitating access to health services.
Exams frequently ask about the launch year, objectives, target beneficiaries, and the type of assistance provided under major government welfare schemes like JSY.
JSY for 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' sounds like 'Joyful Safe Year' for mothers and babies, reminding you of its goal for safe deliveries.