2013 · Q102
102. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) was proposed by the Central Government under the overall umbrella of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Which of the following are the objectives of the scheme ?
- 1Provision of better diet for pregnant women from BPL families
- 2To reduce overall maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate
- 3To provide cash assistance with antenatal care during the pregnancy period
- 4To provide institutional care during delivery and immediate postpartum period in a health centre
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1, 2, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C1 and 4 only
- D2, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
JSY aims to reduce MMR/IMR, provide cash assistance with antenatal care, and institutional delivery care; the official key marks D.