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Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Rs 1,400 cash to mothers for

Rs 700-1,400 cash incentive to mothers for institutional (hospital) delivery. Plus free hospital delivery + medicines. * Pregnant woman, BPL or SC/ST/tribal area *.

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 +metatag-description=(Rs 700-1,400 cash incentive to mothers for institutional (hospital) delivery. Plus free hospital delivery + medicines. * Pregnant woman, BPL or SC/ST/tribal area *.)
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 +====== Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Rs 1,400 cash to mothers for ======
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-janani-suraksha-yojana.png?direct&1200 |Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Rs 1,400 cash to mothers for — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Rs 700 (urban) / Rs 1,400 (rural) for delivery in govt-empanelled hospital. Plus Rs 300-500 to ASHA worker.**
 +
 +**Launched:** 2005  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +  * Pregnant woman, BPL or SC/ST/tribal area
 +  * Above 19 years (some states relax to 18)
 +  * First 2 live births
 +  * Delivery in govt or accredited private hospital
 +
 +===== What you get =====
 +Rs 700 (urban LPS — Low Performing State) / Rs 1,400 (rural LPS) for institutional delivery. ASHA worker also receives Rs 300-500 for transport assistance. Plus free delivery + medicines + 7-day post-delivery care.
 +
 +===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
 +  - **Register pregnancy at PHC / sub-centre** — Within first trimester ideally. ASHA worker assists.
 +  - **Get JSY card** — Issued by ASHA / ANM at registration.
 +  - **Deliver at govt or empanelled private hospital** — JSY scheme reimburses post-delivery.
 +  - **Submit JSY card + delivery proof** — At hospital discharge or PHC.
 +  - **Cash credited to bank account** — Within 7 days of delivery in most states.
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * Aadhaar
 +  * Bank account
 +  * JSY card / pregnancy registration
 +  * BPL ration card (if applicable)
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +Cash credit: 7 days post-delivery typically.
 +
 +===== Portal + helpline =====
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch|wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch]]
 +  * **Helpline:** JSY: 104 (state RCH helpline)
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Late registration of pregnancy — JSY card not issued; delivery still free but cash incentive may be denied.
 +  * Hospital not JSY-empanelled — verify in advance; private empanelled list at District Health Office.
 +  * Bank Aadhaar de-linked — DBT fails; visit bank.
 +  * Cash not credited > 7 days — file RTI to District Health Office.
 +
 +===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:women|All women schemes]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Is delivery itself free? ====
 +Yes — full free delivery + medicines + 7-day post-care at govt hospitals + empanelled private.
 +
 +==== Why higher amount in rural? ====
 +Rs 1,400 to encourage rural mothers to come to hospitals (vs home delivery). Urban Rs 700 since access is easier.
 +
 +==== Can I use any private hospital? ====
 +Only JSY-empanelled private hospitals. Check District Health Office list.
 +
 +==== Cash delayed? ====
 +File RTI to BMO + DHO. Use AI RTI Drafter.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Rs 700 (urban) / Rs 1,400 (rural) for delivery in govt-empanelled hospital. Plus Rs 300-500 to ASHA worker. Apply at **wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch|wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch]]
 +  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Browse all 150 yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All 150 Sarkari Yojanas]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
 +  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
 +  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
 +  * [[:audience:start|10 audience-hub schemes]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: wcd.nic.in / nrhm-mch
 +  * Issued by: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
 +  * Launched: 2005
 +  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|%%AwaazRTI%%]] (composite, identifying details removed)
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana janani-suraksha-yojana}}