UPSC Prelims 2012 Q52: Indian Economy – Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes
The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' Programme is
1. To promote institutional deliveries
2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched in 2005 under the National Rural Health Mission.
It aims to cut maternal and infant deaths by getting poor women to deliver in hospitals.
| Statement | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1. To promote institutional deliveries | Correct | This is the main aim of the scheme |
| 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery | Correct | Cash is given to the mother for delivery in a health institution |
| 3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement | Incorrect | Wage-loss support comes under the maternity benefit scheme (now Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana) |
Key features:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Funding | Fully centrally sponsored |
| Link worker | ASHA gets an incentive for bringing the mother to the institution |
| Focus | Low-performing States get higher cash help |
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. It promotes institutional deliveries and gives cash for the cost of delivery.
- (b) Incorrect. Statement 1 is also true; promoting institutional deliveries is the main aim.
- (c) Incorrect. Compensation for wage loss is not part of Janani Suraksha Yojana.
- (d) Incorrect. Statement 3 on wage loss belongs to the maternity benefit scheme.
Key point
Janani Suraksha Yojana (2005, NRHM): cash for institutional delivery, ASHA as link worker. Wage-loss compensation: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Remember
JSY = cash for hospital delivery.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up Janani Suraksha Yojana with the maternity benefit (wage-loss) scheme.
- Confusing it with Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, which gives free services.
- Forgetting the role of the ASHA worker in the scheme.
Exam tip
JSY pays for where the baby is born, not for wages lost. Institutional delivery is the only test.
Sources
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — Janani Suraksha Yojana: Features and FAQs
- National Health Mission — Maternal Health programmes