Sarkari Yojana
Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana
About Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana
Introduced as part of the push for women’s empowerment, “Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana” has brought major health gains for pregnant women and nursing mothers across Bihar. Thanks to the work of trained health workers such as ASHA and MAMTA, institutional deliveries have risen sharply, while infant and maternal mortality rates have both fallen.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Pregnant women and nursing mothers living in Bihar…
Pregnant women and nursing mothers living in Bihar can apply.
The applicant needs to be willing to deliver…
The applicant needs to be willing to deliver in an institution and to follow the health department's health protocols.
Extra benefits under the scheme are available to…
Extra benefits under the scheme are available to applicants from a marginalized community.
Benefits Provided
Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Increased Institutional Deliveries
Increased Institutional Deliveries: Institutional deliveries, which stood at 4% in 2006-07, now account for 47%, making childbirth safer.
Reduction in Infant Mortality: From 61 per thousand births in 2005, the infant mortality rate has dropped to 35 per thousand births, meaning healthier babies.
Higher Immunization Coverage: Coverage of regular immunization climbed from 18.6% in 2005 to 84% in 2018-19, which is above the national average.
Decrease in Maternal Mortality: The maternal mortality rate fell from 312 in 2005 to 165 in 2018-19, so childbirth has become safer for mothers.
Improved Life Expectancy: Women in Bihar now live longer on average, with life expectancy rising from 61.6 years in 2006 to 68.5 years in 2016, reflecting better overall health.
Empowerment of Women: Alongside support for women's health, the scheme includes provisions for police recruitment, with 35% of police positions reserved for women.
Support for Marginalized Communities: Women from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes get additional benefits so that access to healthcare is inclusive and equal.
Improved Healthcare Access: ASHA and MAMTA workers, who are trained in health care, guide pregnant women and nursing mothers so that they get the right care on time.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Document confirming pregnancy, such as an ultrasound report…
Document confirming pregnancy, such as an ultrasound report or a medical certificate.
Proof of identity, for example Aadhaar card or…
Proof of identity, for example Aadhaar card or voter ID.
Residence proof such as a ration card or…
Residence proof such as a ration card or voter ID.
Medical records issued by a registered healthcare provider
Medical records issued by a registered healthcare provider.
Other documents, where asked for
Other documents, where asked for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Janani Bal Suraksha Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Go to the closest health center or hospital
Go to the closest health center or hospital.
Get guidance and support from an ASHA or…
Get guidance and support from an ASHA or MAMTA worker.
Hand over the required documents to be verified
Hand over the required documents to be verified.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.