Safe Motherhood Initiative
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM) aimed at promoting institutional deliveries and reducing maternal and infant mortality.
Implemented in Tamil Nadu since April 2005, the programme provides financial assistance to eligible pregnant women to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure and encourage safe childbirth in healthcare institutions.
2005
Programme Implemented Since
Government Order
G.O. (2D.) No.18, Health & Family Welfare (EAP.II.1) Department, dated 24.02.2006
G.O. (2D.) No.18, Health & Family Welfare (EAP.II.1) Department, dated 24.02.2006
Implementation Coverage
341,568
Rural Beneficiaries
96,668
Urban Beneficiaries
Programme Objective
The primary objective of JSY is to reduce maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional deliveries and providing financial support to eligible pregnant women, thereby minimizing financial barriers to accessing quality maternal healthcare services.
Financial Assistance under JSY
₹700
Institutional Delivery (Rural Areas)
₹600
Institutional Delivery (Urban Areas)
₹500
Home Delivery Assistance
Key Features of the Scheme
Institutional Delivery Promotion
Pregnant women are entitled to cash assistance for delivering in Government or accredited private health facilities.No Restriction on Age
Benefits are provided irrespective of the age of the mother.No Restriction on Number of Children
Eligible beneficiaries receive support irrespective of parity.Financial Protection
Reduces out-of-pocket expenditure during childbirth.Support for Home Deliveries
Financial assistance is also provided for eligible home deliveries.Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
Encourages safe deliveries under skilled supervision.Beneficiary Coverage
Below Poverty Line (BPL) Families
Primary target group under the programme.Scheduled Caste Population
SC population (20.01%) in Tamil Nadu are beneficiaries under JSY.Scheduled Tribe Population
ST population (1.10%) in Tamil Nadu are beneficiaries under JSY.JSY Support Journey
Registration
Pregnancy Registration
ANC Care
Regular Antenatal Check-ups
Institutional Delivery
Safe Childbirth in Health Facility
Cash Assistance
Financial Support to Beneficiary
Additional Support
Incentives for ASHA Workers
Administrative Support through NHM
Community Mobilization Activities
Maternal Health Awareness Programmes