Author(s): Mukta Surya and Dr. Sangeeta Gupta

Abstract:
The present study entitled “Suggestions of Janani Suraksha Yojana among beneficiaries” was carried in two blocks of Kanpur District to give suggestions of Janani Suraksha Yojana among beneficiaries. The study was conducted in district Kanpur Nagar during the year 2018-2019, in each block three villages were randomly selected therefore 20 respondents from each village were randomly selected from two blocks of six villages. Out of total 51.7 per cent of beneficiaries were belong to the age group of 25 to 30 years whereas late pregnancy were less. 50 per cent of beneficiaries were belonging to OBC category. 51.7 per cent of beneficiaries have annual income Rs. 50,000 to 1 lac and 25 per cent beneficiaries involved in agriculture and labour while 45 per cent beneficiaries were landless. 65.8 per cent of beneficiaries have 5 to 8 members in their family and lived in kachcha house with 50.8 per cent of beneficiaries. 58.33 per cent of beneficiaries got information about JSY through ASHA. It was found that majority of the beneficiaries suggest that families should be educated regarding the risk involved in deliveries at home and incentives should be made available to the beneficiaries as well as care provider under the scheme.