Government of India has launched JananiShishuSurakshaKaryakaram (JSSK) on 1st June, 2011, which entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and no expense delivery including Caesarean section. The initiative stipulates free drugs, diagnostics, blood and diet, besides free transport from home to institution, between facilities in case of a referral and drop back home. Similar entitlements have been put in place for all sick newborns accessing public health institutions for treatment upto 1 year after birth.
Entitlements under JSSK:
1. Free Drugs and consumables under JSSK
2. Free Diagnostics
3. Free C-section
4. Free treatment and delivery
5. Free Blood Transfusion
6. Free Transportation
7. Free Diet