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Jiyo Parsi Scheme

Kumari Sonali

Jiyo Parsi Scheme:

The Minister for Minority Affairs recently launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal.

  • Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to arrest the population decline of the Parsi Community in India.
  • The scheme was launched in 2013-14.
  • The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population by adopting scientific protocols and structured interventions to stabilize their population in India.
  • The scheme has three components: Medical Assistance, Advocacy, and Health of Community.
  • Under the Medical Componentof the scheme, financial assistance is provided to Parsi Couples for medical treatment under standard medical protocol.
  • Under the Health of Community Component, financial assistance is provided to Parsi Couples for child care and assistance of elderly people.
  • Under the Advocacy Component, advocacy/outreach programmes are conducted to generate awareness among the Parsi population.

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