JSY is an acronym for–

Correct option is A

Sol. JSY stands for Janani Suraksha Yojana, a safe motherhood intervention launched in 2005 under the National Health Mission (NHM). It aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. It provides cash assistance and incentives to beneficiaries and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) for facilitating delivery in healthcare facilities.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Janani Suraksha Yojana – Correct. JSY promotes maternal health through financial incentives for institutional deliveries and is a central government initiative.
· (b) Jeevan Suraksha Yojana – Incorrect. No such government scheme with this exact name exists for maternal health under NHM.
· (c) Jeevan Shakthi Yojana – Incorrect. This is not a recognized maternal health program; it may sound relevant but is incorrect.
· (d) Jan Suraksha Yojana – Incorrect. While the name is close, JSY officially stands for Janani Suraksha Yojana only.