Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): Complete Guide

In India, maternal and neonatal mortality rates were historically high for various reasons, including lack of access to healthcare facilities, financial constraints, and inadequate medical care. The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a pioneering initiative by the Government of India to address this challenge head-on.

The JSSK scheme aims to lower maternal and infant mortality rates by ensuring that pregnant women and newborns receive timely and appropriate medical attention. By providing free antenatal care, delivery services, cesarean sections, postnatal care, and neonatal care, JSSK eliminates financial barriers to healthcare.

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The Objective of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, often called JSSK, is part of the broader National Health Mission (NHM) and focuses on pregnant women and infants. JSSK has been implemented across all the states and union territories of India. Its primary objective is to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder women from accessing essential maternal and child healthcare services.

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Key Features of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

Key features include: Free Delivery Services – covering all expenses related to childbirth including C-section. Cash Assistance for Transportation – covers travel from home to hospital and back. Free Diagnostics – blood tests, ultrasounds, and other essential diagnostics. Free Medicines and Consumables – all medications and sterile kits at no cost. Free Diet – 3 days nutritious diet for normal delivery, 7 days for C-section. Maternal and Newborn Health Services – extended to antenatal and postnatal periods.

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Eligibility for Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

The primary eligibility is that the woman must be pregnant and belong to a below-poverty-line (BPL) household. The women should be above 19 years of age, and this scheme applies for up to 2 live births. Required documents include address proof, Aadhaar card, ration card, domicile certificate, and Janani Suraksha card.

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How can Ketto be Helpful for Pregnant Women?

Ketto is a crowdfunding platform that primarily focuses on helping individuals and organisations raise funds for various causes, including medical expenses, education, social causes, and more. Ketto could help pregnant women and neonates belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in several ways, including creating crowdfunding campaigns to raise funds to support medical expenses related to pregnancy, childbirth, and neonatal care.

When JSSK coverage has gaps or families face unexpected NICU costs, understanding the NICU charges per day in India helps families plan ahead. For those who need to raise additional funds beyond what the scheme provides, our guide on crowdfunding for medical bills walks you through every step of the process.

Join hands with Ketto to make a difference in the lives of expecting mothers and newborns from underprivileged backgrounds. Create a crowdfunding campaign today to ensure access to quality maternity and neonatal care for those most in need.