Janani Sttraksha Yojana (JSY) was proposed by the Central Government under the overall umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Which of the following are the objec- tives of the scheme ? 1. Provision of better diet for pregnant women from BPL fa

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Q: 106 (CDS-I/2013)
Janani Sttraksha Yojana (JSY) was proposed by the Central Government under the overall umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
Which of the following are the objec- tives of the scheme ?
1. Provision of better diet for pregnant women from BPL families
2. To reduce overall maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate
3. To provide cash assistance with antenatal care during the pregnancy period
4. To provide institutional care during delivery and imme- diate postpartum period in a health centre

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Economics

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 4: 2, 3 and 4 only.

The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a scheme proposed by the Central Government under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). It aims to reduce the overall maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate in India.

The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

1. To provide cash assistance with antenatal care during the pregnancy period: This objective aims to provide financial support to pregnant women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families to ensure proper antenatal care, including regular check-ups, immunizations, and necessary medications.

2. To provide institutional care during delivery and immediate postpartum period in a health center: This objective focuses on promoting institutional deliveries and ensuring that pregnant women from BPL families receive proper care during delivery and the immediate postpartum period. This is important to reduce the risk of complications and ensure the well-being of both the mother and the newborn.

3. To reduce overall maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate: This objective is central to the scheme and aligns with the broader goal of the NRHM. By providing better access to healthcare services and promoting institutional deliveries, the scheme aims to decrease the maternal mortality ratio and infant