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Q145 (UPPCS/2023) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector

Which one of the following is the main objective of Janani Suraksha Yojana?

Explanation

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), launched in April 2005 under the National Health Mission (NHM), is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme. Its primary objective is to reduce maternal mortality ratio (MMR) and neonatal mortality rate (NMR) by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.

  • The scheme provides a cash incentive to eligible pregnant women (primarily BPL, SC, and ST categories) who opt for delivery in government or accredited private health facilities.
  • It integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care, utilizing ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers as links between the health system and the community.
  • By encouraging births in medical facilities, the scheme ensures access to skilled birth attendants, thereby preventing complications that lead to maternal and neonatal deaths.

Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they focus on only one aspect, whereas JSY targets both maternal and neonatal health.

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