Under the RMNCH+A strategy, the 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' (JSY) provides cash assistance for institutional delivery. In urban areas of high-performing states, what is the cash entitlement for a Below Poverty Line (BPL) woman?
- A Rs. 500 ✓
- B Rs. 700
- C Rs. 1000
- D Rs. 1400
Correct answer: A. Rs. 500
Explanation
Under JSY, in urban areas of high-performing states, a BPL woman receives Rs. 500 for institutional delivery. In rural areas of high-performing states, it is Rs. 700. In low-performing states (both rural and urban), it is Rs. 1400 for rural and Rs. 1000 for urban. The amount varies by state category and place of residence.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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