## Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY): Objectives and Impact **Key Point:** The Janani Suraksha Yojana is a flagship maternal health scheme launched in 2005 with the primary goal of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through promotion of institutional delivery. ### JSY Scheme: Core Features | Feature | Details | |---------|----------| | **Launch Year** | 2005 | | **Primary Objective** | Reduce MMR and IMR by promoting institutional delivery | | **Target Population** | All pregnant women, especially in low-performing states | | **Key Intervention** | Cash assistance + free delivery services at government institutions | | **Cash Assistance** | ₹1400 for mother + ₹600 for ASHA worker (rural areas) | | **Coverage** | Universal in low-performing states; targeted in high-performing states | **High-Yield:** JSY is a **demand-side financing scheme** — it removes financial barriers to institutional delivery by providing cash assistance and free services, thereby increasing institutional delivery rates from ~40% (pre-JSY) to >80% in many states. **Clinical Pearl:** The scheme also introduced the concept of **ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)** workers as mobilizers, who identify pregnant women and facilitate their referral to health facilities. **Mnemonic:** **JSY = J**anani (Mother) **S**uraksha (Safety) **Y**ojana — focuses on safe delivery through institutional care.
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