An evaluation study on janani suraksha yojna (JSY) assisted under National rural health mission programme in the rural parts of Karnataka, South India: Some preliminary observations

This study is based on the preliminary results obtained from the ongoing evaluation study on Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) in Karnataka and Undivided Andra Pradesh of south India. Towards achieving the objectives of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched in April 2005 to promote institutional deliveries among the poor population, through provision for cash incentives for institutional delivery, referral, transport, and escort services. This scheme also intends to reduce the infant and maternal mortality rate in the country. A cross-sectional community based survey is being done in Chamaraj Nager districts (South Karnataka) and Medak dist of Undivided and Andra Pradesh. Through these study socio-demographic factors, antenatal services availed and stake holders opinion have been studied. This study has found that there is a strong requirement to create more awareness among rural population about the utilisation of this JSY scheme. Stake holders should also take action for implementation process. Targeting remote areas, SC/ST population and special measures and encouraging more antenatal visits are more necessary prerequisites to get better impact out of JSY scheme is need of the hour. Study is still on.