जननी सुरक्षा योजनेचे मुख्य उद्दिष्ट काय आहे ?

The correct answer is Option A (Reducing maternal and infant mortality).

Key Points:
• Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) was launched on 12 April 2005 under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) by modifying the erstwhile National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS).
• Primary Mandate:
• The core objective of JSY is reducing maternal and neonatal/infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
• It integrates cash assistance with antenatal check-ups, institutional deliveries, and immediate post-delivery care through accredited social health activists (ASHA).
• Financial Incentive:
• In Low Performing States (LPS), rural beneficiaries receive ₹1,400 and ASHA receives ₹600 for facilitating institutional childbirth.
• While Option 4 mentions infant mortality and Option 3 touches mother care, the explicit composite statutory objective is reducing *both* maternal and infant mortality together.
• Therefore, Option 1 is the most comprehensive and correct answer.
• Key Takeaway: JSY was launched in April 2005 under NRHM with the key goal of reducing maternal and infant mortality via institutional deliveries.