Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is an Indian Government scheme proposed by the Government of India. It was launched on 12 April 2005 by the Prime Minister of India on the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi. It aims to decrease the neo-natal and maternal deaths happening in the country by promoting institutional delivery of babies. This is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). It is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme it integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care. The success of the scheme would be determined by the increase in institutional delivery among the poor families.

Eligibility :

• All pregnant women under Below Poverty Line can avail this scheme.
• All pregnant women of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• Age of women while delivery should be 19.
• This scheme is benefited till second child.

Benifits :

• Benefit of Rs. 600 if admitted in hospital.
• Benefit of Rs. 1500 for cesarean delivery.

Documents Required :

• Copy of Bank account
• Hospital admission card.
• Copy of Adhaar card
• Birth certificate of Beneficiary woman
• Residence Certificate