Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) 2024 Apply, Eligibility, List of Documents Required | जननी शिशु सुरक्षा योजना आवेदन, पात्रता, जरुरी दस्तावेज

Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a scheme by central govt for pregnant women who access government health facilities for their delivery. Under Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana 2024, govt. ensures absolutely free and no expense delivery, including caesarean section besides to and fro support. Essential care is provided to the mother and her neonate within 48 hours. In this article, we will tell you how to apply for जननी शिशु सुरक्षा योजना, what is eligibility criteria, list of documents required & other aspects regarding the scheme.  

About Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram 2024

Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) to promote institutional deliveries. Now more than 1 crore women are being benefited from the JSY scheme every year. It ensured that skilled attendance at birth is available and women & new born can be saved from pregnancy related deaths.

However, even though institutional delivery has increased significantly, out of pocket expenses being incurred by pregnant women and their families are significantly high. This often act as a major barrier for the pregnant women who still deliver at home as well as for sick neonates who die on account of poor access to health facilities.

So, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) launched on 1st of June, 2011 from Mewat in Haryana. This initiative assures assure free services to all pregnant women and sick neonates accessing public health institutions. Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana envisages free and cashless services to pregnant women including normal deliveries and caesarean operations and also treatment of sick new born (up to 30 days after birth) in all Government health institutions across the State/Union Territories.

How to Apply for Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana

The pregnant women is referred by the competent staff of the public health facility for JSSK.

Check Implementation Status of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

Forms to track implementation status of Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana at national, state and district level available in guidelines. So, you can download Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana Guidelines PDF using the link - https://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/jssk/guidelines/guidelines_for_jssk.pdf

Implementation Status of JSSK at National Level

Implementation Status of JSSK at State Level

Implementation Status of JSSK at District Level

Also, you can see check Drug List for pregnant women & sick newborns in Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram Guidelines PDF. 

Eligibility Criteria for JSSK

• The applicant must be a pregnant women.
• The applicant must be admitted in a government health facility.

List of Documents Required for Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

• Aadhar Number
• Address Proof
• Domicile Certificate
• Ration Card
• Janani Suraksha Card

Entitlements for Pregnant Women in Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana

• Free and zero expense Delivery and Caesarean Section
• Free Drugs and Consumables
• Free Essential Diagnostics (Blood, Urine tests and Ultra-sonography etc)
• Free Diet during stay in the health institutions (up to 3 days for normal delivery & 7 days for caesarean section)
• Free Provision of Blood
• Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions
• Free Transport between facilities in case of referral
• Drop Back from Institutions to home after 48hrs stay
• Exemption from all kinds of User Charges

Entitlements for Sick Newborns in Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

• Free and zero expense treatment
• Free Drugs and Consumables
• Free Diagnostics
• Free Provision of Blood
• Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions
• Free Transport between facilities in case of referral
• Drop Back from Institutions to home
• Exemption from all kinds of User Charges

Drugs & Consumables in JSSK Scheme

Drugs & consumables including supplements such as Iron Folic Acid are required to be given free of cost to the pregnant women during ANC, INC, PNC up to 6 weeks which includes management of normal delivery, C-section and any complications during the pregnancy and childbirth. The same is also needed when a neonate is sick and needs urgent and priority treatment.

Free Diagnostics in Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana

During pregnancy, childbirth and in post natal period, investigations are essential for timely diagnosis of complications and likely problems which the women can face during the process of child birth. Both essential and desirable investigations are required to be conducted free of cost for the pregnant women during ANC, INC, PNC up to 6 weeks which includes investigations required prior to both normal delivery and C-section. The same are also needed when a neonate is sick and needs urgent and priority treatment for conditions like infection, pneumonia, etc.

Diet under Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojna

The first 48 hrs after delivery are vital for detecting any complications and its immediate management. Care of the mother and baby (including immunization) are essential immediately after delivery and at least up to 48 hrs. During this period, mother is guided for initiating breast feeding and advised for extra calories, fluids and adequate rest which are needed for the well being of the baby and herself. Non availability of diet at the health facilities demotivates the delivered mothers from staying at the health facilities and most of the mothers prefer returning home immediately after delivery. This hampers adequate care of the pregnant women and neonates, which is important for quality PNC services.

Free Blood Provision in JSSK Scheme

Blood transfusion may be required to tackle emergencies and complication of deliveries such as management of severe anaemia, PPH and C sections, etc. The provision of blood will be free of any cost and without any user charges, however, the relatives and attendants accompanying the pregnant women should be encouraged to donate blood for replacement.

Exemption from User Charges

User charges are levied by many State Governments for OPD, admissions, diagnostic tests, blood etc. These add up to the out of pocket expenses. On occasion, there are situations where these pregnant women are misguided and become vulnerable for exploitation by private diagnostic centres for unnecessary investigations.

Referral Transport Facility

The free referral transport entitlements for pregnant women and sick neonates up to 30 days & therefore are as under:.

1. Transport from home to the health facility
2. Referral to the higher facility in case of need
3. Drop back from the facility to home

In 2014, the programme was extended to all antenatal & postnatal complications of pregnancy and similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick newborns and infants (up to one year of age) accessing public health institutions for treatment. JSSK is a path breaking initiative in reducing morbidity and mortality among mothers and neonates.

Check IEC Materials - https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=4&sublinkid=845&lid=312. 

For more details on Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana, click the link - https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/jssk