THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a): The details of Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) beneficiaries died or developed pregnancy
complications after discharge from the hospital are not collected at the Central level.
(b) & (c): Status of facilities at Primary Health Centres as per Bulletin on Rural Health
Statistics in India – 2008 is annexed. Similarly, against the 25086 sanctioned posts of doctors
at Primary Health Centres 24375 are in position as on 31st March 2008 (RHS-2008). The Government
has taken a number of initiatives which include the following:-
1. Operationalizing facilities – First Referral Units (FRUs), Community Health Centres (CHCs),
and 24 hrs Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
2. Multi-skilling of doctors to overcome shortage of critical specialities (Training on
Life Saving Anaesthesia Skills and Emergency Obstetric Care)
3. Skilled attendance at birth (domiciliary & health facilities).
4. Strengthening Referral Systems including transport.
5. Accrediting private health institutions for institutional deliveries.
6. Strengthening of Health Facilities like District Hospitals, Community Health Centres,
Primary Health Centres and Sub-centres.
7. Provision of incentives, to serve in rural areas like blended payments, difficult
areas allowance, PG allowance, case based payments, improved accommodation arrangements;
8. Provision of AYUSH doctors and paramedics in PHCs and CHCs as additional doctors
in rural areas, block pooling of doctors in underserved areas, engaging with the non
government sector for underserved areas; and
9. Hiring of human resources on contractual basis under National Rural Health
Mission (NRHM).
(d): JSY is a safe motherhood intervention which promotes institutional deliveries and
ensures safe delivery through skilled/trained workers. The Yojana provides a comprehensive
package for safe motherhood including nutrition, complete Anti-Natal Check-ups (ANCs),
institutional deliveries and Post Natal Check-ups (PNCs).
