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title: "What is the main aim of Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Health Mission?"  
description: "What is the main aim of Janani Suraksha Yojana of the National Health Mission?"  
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published: 2022-02-11  
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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](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/38193/at-which-place-the-union-cabinet-on-27-july-2016-gave-approval-for-the-establishment-of-a-all-india-institute-of-medical-science-aiims-under-the-pradhan-mantri-swasthya-suraksha-yojana-pmssy) of the National [Health](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311955/5-tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy) [Mission](https://www.mindstick.com/news/4150/isro-s-shukrayaan-greenlit-venus-mission-to-study-weather-and-atmosphere)?

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## Answers

### Answer by Stuti Gupta

> **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.**

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The **Yojana**, which was announced by the **Hon'ble [Prime Minister](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95693/ismail-sabri-yaakob-becomes-the-new-prime-minister-of-which-country) 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.** \
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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](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94154/who-promotes-products-services-and-technology-developed-by-isro).**


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