Question

In an urban area in the state of Madhya Pradesh, a primigravida goes for institutional delivery after being motivated by an ASHA worker. What are the benefits they will receive (in terms of money in rupees) under the Janani Suraksha Yojana? ASHA-Accredited social health activist

• A. 1000 for mother and 400 for ASHA
• B. 1400 for mother and 600 for ASHA
• C. 600 for mother and 400 for ASHA
• D. 400 for mother and 600 for ASHA

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Under the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), a scheme aimed at promoting institutional deliveries to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, financial incentives are provided to both the mother and the ASHA worker for facilitating and motivating the institutional delivery process. Here are the details:

• For the Mother: In an urban area, a primigravida (first-time mother) is eligible to receive ₹1000.
• For the ASHA Worker: The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) who motivates and assists the mother for the institutional delivery in an urban area receives ₹400.

Therefore, the combined benefits under the JSY for this scenario in an urban area of Madhya Pradesh amount to ₹1000 for the mother and ₹400 for the ASHA worker, making the correct option 1000 for mother and 400 for ASHA.