Correct Option
The correct option is Only two
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to integrate cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care. The scheme focuses on reducing maternal and infant mortality by incentivizing institutional deliveries among pregnant women from BPL (Below Poverty Line) households, including SC and ST categories.
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Janani Suraksha Yojana is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM) of the Central Government, not an intervention of the State Health Departments, although it is implemented through the state administration.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The primary objective of the scheme is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The scheme specifically aims to increase the rate of institutional deliveries in both public and accredited private health facilities to ensure skilled birth attendance.
- Statement 4 is Incorrect: Providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age is the objective of the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), which entitles all pregnant women and sick newborns (up to 30 days, later extended to one year) to free transport, drugs, and diagnostics. JSY is primarily focused on the delivery event and immediate postpartum cash assistance.
Key Takeaway: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a central scheme focused on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through cash incentives for institutional delivery, whereas comprehensive free care for sick infants is covered under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK).