An evaluation study on Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) assisted under national rural health mission programme in the rural parts of Andra Pradesh-South India: some prelude observations

Nanjunda, D. C. (2017) An evaluation study on Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) assisted under national rural health mission programme in the rural parts of Andra Pradesh-South India: some prelude observations. Asian Journal of Development Matters, 11 (1). pp. 21-34. ISSN 0976-4674

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Abstract

This study is based on the preliminary results obtained from the ongoing evaluation study on JananiSurakshaYojna (JSY) in Karnataka and Undivided Andra Pradesh of south India.. Towards achieving the objectives of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), JananiSuraksha 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 Chamarajnager districts (South Karnataka) and Medakdist 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 utilization 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 hou. Study is still going on

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Date Deposited: 11 Jun 2019 06:24
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2019 06:24
URI: http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/2946

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