Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

✦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.

★Benefits

• Financial protection against high healthcare costs for maternal and newborn care.
• Improved access to quality medical care for pregnant women and sick newborns.
• Reduction in maternal and infant mortality rates.
• Increased institutional deliveries, leading to safer outcomes.
• Comprehensive care package addressing critical health needs.

▶Application Process

• Accessing services at any government health facility.
• Automatic entitlement to JSSK benefits upon admission for delivery or newborn care.
• No separate application form is typically required, as it is an entitlement-based scheme.

₹ Budget Allocation

694.72

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 60:40 (General States), 90:10 (NE/Hilly), 100% (UTs) under NHM.

Historical Context

Launched on 1st June 2011 to supplement the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).