Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
The scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. It offers cash assistance for institutional and home deliveries, along with antenatal and postnatal care support, primarily benefiting poor pregnant women across India.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare |
| States and UTs | Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Odisha |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Pregnancy, Woman, Female, Delivery, Child, Health |
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