About the Scheme
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) launched to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and sick newborns (up to one year) in government health institutions, providing free delivery services including caesarean sections
Target Beneficiaries: 12 million+ pregnant women annually and sick newborns/infants up to 1 year accessing public health institutions for absolutely free delivery and treatment services
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) through State Health Departments and public health facilities.
Key Features
- Free delivery, including C-sections, in public health institutions.
- Free drugs, consumables, and diagnostics for pregnant women and sick newborns.
- Free blood transfusion services for pregnant women.
- Free transport from home to health institution, between facilities, and drop-back home.
- Exemption from user charges for all services.
- Provision for managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Eligibility Criteria
- All pregnant women delivering in public health institutions.
- Sick newborns up to 30 days after birth, accessing public health institutions.
- No financial criteria for eligibility, universal access for target groups.