Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) ensures that pregnant women delivering at any government hospital — including for C-sections — pay absolutely nothing out of pocket. The scheme covers medicines, diagnostics, blood, food during stay, and free ambulance transport to and from the facility. Sick newborns and infants up to 1 year old are also entitled to completely free treatment. No application is needed — simply go to a government health facility and the staff will facilitate all entitlements automatically.
About This Scheme
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) ensures that pregnant women delivering at any government hospital — including for C-sections — pay absolutely nothing out of pocket. The scheme covers medicines, diagnostics, blood, food during stay, and free ambulance transport to and from the facility. Sick newborns and infants up to 1 year old are also entitled to completely free treatment. No application is needed — simply go to a government health facility and the staff will facilitate all entitlements automatically.
Full official description
A scheme by Ministry of MoHFW for pregnant women who access government health facilities for their delivery. to absolutely free and no expense delivery, including caesarean section. Essential care is provided to the mother and her neonate within 48 hours. Reasons like high out of pocket expenditure ondiagnostics/investigations, blood, drugs, food and user charges institutional delivery JSSK was launched in June 2011 to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for institutional delivery of pregnant women and treatment of sick infants. In 2014, the programme was extended to all antenatal & postnatal complications of pregnancy and similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick newborns and infants (up to one year of age) accessing public health institutions for treatment.
Benefits
- Completely free and cashless delivery, including C-sections
- Free medicines, consumables, and all diagnostic tests
- Free blood transfusion when required
- Free diet and meals during hospital stay
- Free ambulance transport from home to hospital, and back home after 48 hours
- Free inter-facility transport if referred to another hospital
- Sick newborns/infants: free treatment, medicines, diagnostics, blood, and transport — all charges waived
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Pregnant woman admitted for delivery at any government health facility
- Extended to all antenatal and postnatal complications of pregnancy
- Sick newborns (up to 30 days old) and sick infants (up to 1 year) accessing government hospitals
- No paperwork or prior registration required — entitlements are provided at the facility on admission
How to Apply
The pregnant woman is referred by the competent staff of the public health facility for JSSK.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medicines / consumables for a sick newborn provided under this scheme?
The complete list of the medicines / consumables can be found in Annexure-II of the scheme guidelines.
Which tests are covered under free diagnostics?
Blood, Urine Tests and Ultrasonography etc.
For how many days will the pregnant women be provided free diet?
3 days for normal delivery and 7 days for C-section.
Is there any application fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
I am expecting twins, am I also eligible for this scheme?
Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.
I was admitted into the public health facility when I was eight months into pregnancy. Does it in any affect way to my entitlements under this scheme?
You are equally eligible to receive the benefits in this scheme.
I am expecting twins, am I also eligible for this scheme?
Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar Number
- Address proof
- Domicile certificate
- Ration card
- Janani Suraksha Card