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JSY

Janani Suraksha Yojana

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department: Health and Family Welfare Department

Nodal department: Health and Family Welfare Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Pregnant Women, BPL Families, SC, ST

Tags: Maternal Health, Financial Assistance, BPL, Women, Health, Government Scheme, Rural, Urban, SC, ST, NHM, Safe Motherhood

Details

The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. The scheme provides financial assistance to encourage women to deliver in healthcare facilities.

Benefits

  • - Rs. 700 cash benefit for pregnant women in rural areas
  • Rs. 600 cash benefit for pregnant women in urban areas
  • Rs. 700 cash benefit for pregnant women in rural areas
  • Rs. 600 cash benefit for pregnant women in urban areas

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include poor pregnant women from BPL families, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The scheme is specifically for females.

Application Process

Online

To apply, contact a female health worker who will provide the application form. Required attachments include a bank passbook or cancelled cheque and a caste certificate. The application form is free of cost.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status