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Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojna:

  1. 1.It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
  2. 2.Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
  3. 3.It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
  4. 4.Its objective includes public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.Only three
  4. D.All four
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Only two

The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its primary objectives are to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. While it focuses on maternal and newborn health, statement 4 is too broad, as JSY's direct benefits primarily target pregnant women and the immediate postpartum/newborn period related to delivery, not general sick infants up to one year.

Source: UPSC gs1 2023

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