Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Janani Suraksha Yojana gives cash assistance for institutional delivery to promote safe motherhood, ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 1,400 depending on the state category and rural or urban residence. Pregnant women register at an Anganwadi centre and receive the benefit at discharge from an accredited facility.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Level
- Central and State
- Launched
- 2005
- Last date
- Open all year, tied to each delivery rather than a one-time window.
- Helpline
- 104
What you get
Cash assistance for institutional delivery. In Low Performing States, Rs 1,400 for rural and Rs 1,000 for urban mothers; in High Performing States, Rs 700 for rural and Rs 600 for urban mothers, with the exact slab varying by state category.
Who is eligible
Pregnant women, with focus on those from Below Poverty Line households and SC or ST communities, who deliver in a government or accredited private facility. High Performing States apply age and parity conditions for BPL and SC or ST women.
Documents you need
Aadhaar card, BPL or ration card if applicable, Mother and Child Protection card, bank account details, antenatal check-up records
How to apply
Register the pregnancy at the nearest Anganwadi centre or government hospital and obtain a Mother and Child Protection card. Complete antenatal check-ups and deliver at an accredited facility, where the cash benefit is disbursed at discharge, usually with ASHA worker support.
Frequently asked questions
How much cash does JSY give for delivery?
In Low Performing States, Rs 1,400 for rural and Rs 1,000 for urban mothers. In High Performing States, Rs 700 for rural and Rs 600 for urban mothers.
Who is eligible for JSY?
Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited private facility, with focus on BPL and SC or ST women in High Performing States.
How do I register for JSY?
Register the pregnancy at the nearest Anganwadi centre or government hospital and obtain a Mother and Child Protection card.
When is the JSY amount paid?
The cash benefit is usually disbursed at the health facility at the time of discharge after delivery.
Which ministry runs JSY?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare runs JSY under the National Health Mission.