Question : JANANI SURAKSHA YOJANA

(a) whether Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has been implemented in all the States including Rajasthan;

(b) if so, the guidelines issued in this regard alongwith the amount of funds allocated for the purposes;

(c) the target fixed vis-a-vis persons benefited under JSY during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(d) whether certain guidelines of JSY are dubious and arguable in nature; and

(e) if so, the corrective steps taken by the Government in the matter and also to strengthen health infrastructure at district and sub-district level?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)

(a): Yes, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is being implemented in all the states including Rajasthan.

(b): The guidelines issued on Janani Suraksha Yojana are available at the website of Ministry at www.mohfw.nic.in.

The amount of funds earmarked by States/UTs for the purpose is at Annexure-1.

(c): No specific targets are assigned to the states by Government of India. Based on the estimated number of women likely to avail assistance under JSY, states provide funds in their annual Project Implementation Plans (PIPs) under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

The number of JSY beneficiaries state wise for the last three years and for the current year till June 2011 as reported by the States is at Annexure-2.

(d): No.

(e): Question does not arise.