Maternal & Child Health
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) was launched in Tamil Nadu in September 2011 to improve maternal and child healthcare by ensuring that pregnant women and sick newborns receive completely free services in Government health facilities.
The programme significantly reduces out-of-pocket expenditure by providing free delivery services, diagnostics, medicines, blood, diet and transportation support.
Zero
Expense Delivery & Newborn Care
Government Order
G.O (Ms) No.220, Health & Family Welfare (EAP II-2) Department, dated 10.09.2011
G.O (Ms) No.220, Health & Family Welfare (EAP II-2) Department, dated 10.09.2011
Tamil Nadu National Initiative
JSSK ensures Zero Expense Deliveries and Zero Expenditure Treatment for Sick Newborns in all public health institutions, supported by comprehensive free transport services.
Key Features of the Scheme
Cashless Delivery
All pregnant women delivering in public health institutions are entitled to completely free and cashless delivery services.Free Caesarean Section
Comprehensive surgical care including Caesarean deliveries at no cost.Diagnostics & Medicines
Free drugs, consumables, diagnostics and blood support.Free Diet
Nutritious diet provided during hospitalization.Transport Support
Free transport from home, referral transport and drop-back services.Sick Infant Coverage
All entitlements extended to sick newborns and infants up to one year.Implementation Coverage
32
Districts Covered
385
Blocks Covered
100%
Public Health Institutions
1 Year
Infant Coverage Period
Free Entitlements for Pregnant Women
Free & Cashless Delivery
Free Caesarean Section
Free Drugs & Consumables
Free Diagnostics
Free Blood Provision
Exemption from User Charges
Free Transport from Home to Institution
Free Referral Transport
Free Drop-Back Transport
Diet Support During Hospital Stay
3 Days
Free Diet for Normal Delivery
7 Days
Free Diet for Caesarean Delivery
Free Entitlements for Sick Infants
Free Treatment
Free Drugs & Consumables
Free Diagnostics
Free Blood Provision
Exemption from User Charges
Free Transport from Home to Institution
Free Referral Transport
Free Drop-Back Transport
Comprehensive Transport Support
Step 1
Home to Health Facility
Step 2
Institutional Delivery / Treatment
Step 3
Referral Transport if Required
Step 4
Safe Drop-Back Home