Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 2 — Only two

Among the four statements about Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), only statements 2 and 3 are correct. JSY is a centrally sponsored scheme under NHM aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women through cash incentives.

❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: JSY is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM), not a state health department intervention.

✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The primary objective of JSY is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting safe institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women.

✅ Statement 3 – Correct: JSY provides cash incentives to promote institutional delivery, particularly targeting BPL, SC, and ST households.

❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: Providing free public health facilities to sick infants up to one year is a feature of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), not JSY.

📝 Short Notes: Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

• Launch Year: 2005 under National Rural Health Mission (now NHM)
• Nature: 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme with conditional cash transfer
• Primary Objective: Reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries
• Target Beneficiaries: Pregnant women from BPL families, SC/ST communities, especially in Low Performing States (LPS)
• Cash Assistance: Varies by state category (LPS vs HPS) and rural/urban areas; includes assistance for ASHA workers
• Distinction from JSSK: JSSK (2011) provides free delivery services, transport, and care for sick newborns up to 1 year; JSY focuses on cash incentives for institutional delivery