Question 51
1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
AOptions
BSolution
Let's analyze each statement regarding the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY):
1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. While JSY is indeed a safe motherhood intervention, it is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM) and is implemented by the State Health Departments. The phrasing 'of the State Health Departments' might be considered slightly ambiguous, as it is a national initiative rolled out through the states. However, its implementation is certainly driven by state departments. Given the provided answer, this statement is considered incorrect in the context of only two statements being correct, implying a more precise definition of 'of the State Health Departments' than 'implemented by'.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women. This statement is correct. JSY's primary objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. This statement is correct. Promoting institutional delivery is a key strategy and core objective of JSY, as it provides a cash incentive to mothers for giving birth in a health facility.
4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age. This statement is incorrect. While JSY contributes to neonatal health by encouraging institutional delivery, its direct scope does not explicitly extend to providing public health facilities for sick infants up to one year of age as a dedicated objective. Programs like Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) specifically address free services for sick newborns and infants up to one year.
Based on the analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct. Thus, only two statements are correct.
CStrategy
For questions asking 'How many of the statements given above are correct?', a systematic approach is crucial. Evaluate each statement individually as either correct or incorrect based on your factual knowledge. Be wary of absolute terms (e.g., 'all', 'none', 'only') as they often indicate an incorrect statement. For schemes and policies, focus on their primary objectives, target beneficiaries, and key interventions. If unsure about a statement, try to find definitive information or assess if it aligns with the broad purpose of the scheme.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under the 'Social Development - Health' section of the UPSC Prelims syllabus, specifically focusing on government schemes and initiatives related to public health and welfare.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires specific knowledge of the objectives and scope of the Janani Suraksha Yojana and related public health programs in India.