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What is the main aim of Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Health Mission?
What is the main aim of Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Health Mission?
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The National Health Mission's Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood program. It is being introduced to minimize maternal and infant mortality by encouraging disadvantaged pregnant women to give birth at a hospital.
The Yojana, which was announced by the Hon'ble
Prime Minister on April 12, 2005, is being executed in all states and UTs, with a specific emphasis on low-performing states. JSY is a completely government-funded program that combines monetary support with delivery and post-birth care.
The Yojana has recognized ASHA, authorized health and social campaigner, as a successful connection among the government and impoverished expectant mothers in l0 low-performing provinces, including the
8 EAG states, Assam, and J&K, as well as the other NE States. Wherever
AWW and TBAs or ASHA activists have been involved in this purpose in other qualifying states and UTs, she might be affiliated with this Yojana for delivering
services.