GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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GOVT SCHEMES POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which year the Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched?
A
October 2, 2003
B
July 3, 2004
C
April 12, 2005
D
August 15, 2006
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scheme, launched on 12 April 2005 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, is under implementation in all states and Union Territories (UTs), with a special focus on Low Performing States (LPS). JSY is a centrally sponsored scheme, which integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care.

Detailed explanation-2: -The JSY would be a 100% centrally sponsored scheme. To reduce over all maternal mortality ratio and infant mortality rate, and To increase institutional deliveries in BPL families. All pregnant women belonging to the below poverty line (BPL) households and Of the age of 19 years or above Up to two live births.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endeavour of the ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is. 1. to promote institutional deliveries. 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery. 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement.

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