Janani Suraksha Yojana — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims preparation, focus on memorizing exact cash assistance amounts for different categories (LPS rural: ₹1,400, LPS urban: ₹1,000, HPS rural: ₹700, HPS urban: ₹600) and ASHA incentives (₹200-600).

Create a clear mental map of Low Performing States (10 states including UP, Bihar, MP, Rajasthan) versus High Performing States. Memorize key statistics: launch year (2005), institutional delivery rate progression (39% to 88.

6%), MMR reduction (254 to 97), and annual beneficiary numbers (10-12 million). Practice elimination techniques by understanding the logic behind JSY's design - higher incentives for rural areas and LPS states due to greater challenges.

Common traps include confusing JSY with PMMVY (different objectives and coverage), mixing up cash amounts between categories, and incorrect constitutional article references. Focus on recent modifications like digital integration, JAM trinity implementation, and COVID-19 adaptations.

Create mnemonics for remembering state classifications and scheme features.