Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

WHAT IS JSSK?

• The scheme entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to a free and no expense delivery including C-section.

PROVISIONS:

• A pregnant woman is also entitled to free transport from home to the government health facility.
• Entitlements include free drugs and consumables, free diagnostic, free blood, free diet up to 3 days for normal delivery and 7 days for C-section.
• Similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick new borns accessing public health institutions for healthcare till 30 days after birth.
• All expenses are borne by the government.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram:

1. The scheme entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to a free and no expense delivery
2. Under the scheme, a pregnant woman is entitled to free transport from home to the government health facility.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to Prelims question