A study to assess the awareness and utilization regarding government scheme “Janani Suraksha Yojana” (JSY) among general public in New Delhi

Maternal health remains a pressing public health challenge in India, with high maternal and neonatal mortality rates influenced by poverty, limited healthcare access, and cultural barriers. To address these issues, the Government of India introduced the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) in 2005, a conditional cash transfer program promoting institutional deliveries to reduce mortality rates. Despite its significance, awareness and utilization of the scheme remain low among the public. So, in this concern an quantitative and descriptive research was conducted, the aim of the study aimed to evaluate the awareness and utilization of JSY among attendees of the antenatal outpatient department at Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, New Delhi with 112 participants selected through convenient sampling. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire distributed via a Google Form link and Bar Code. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, means, and chi-square tests. The results revealed that 57.1% of respondents were unaware of JSY, and 77.7% had not utilized the scheme. No significant association was found between demographic factors and awareness levels. Knowledge regarding Janani Suraksha Yojna was disseminated through charts, posters, pamphlets and nukkad natak among the general public. The study highlights the need to increase awareness and utilization of JSY among the general public in New Delhi. Health education programs and awareness campaigns can be implemented to promote the scheme and improve maternal and child health outcomes.