Jiyo Parsi Scheme

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According to a recent report submitted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), the Jiyo Parsi Scheme has been largely successful in reaching its intended population.

About Jiyo Parsi Scheme

• It is a unique Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for arresting the population decline of the Parsi Community. 
• The scheme was launched in 2013-14. 
• The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize their population, and to increase the population of Parsis in India.
• The scheme has three components:
  • Medical Component: to provide financial assistance for medical treatment under standard medical protocol.
  • Health of the Community: To motivate Parsi Couples to have more children, financial assistance would be available to couples to take care of their dependent elderly family members and children.
  • Advocacy: 
    • Enhancing support for Parsi couples with infertility and family-related concerns involves counseling sessions and outreach programmes i.e., seminars, medical camps, publicity brochures, advocacy films, etc. 
    • The utilization of social media networks for publicity to effectively reach eligible Parsi couples, ensuring access to the benefits of the scheme.
• The Scheme will be implemented through the State Governments with the assistance of respective Parsi Institutions. 
• Eligible Parsi couples would be provided financial assistance under the various components of the schemes through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
• The State Governments would get the necessary verification, including biometric authentication of all beneficiaries done.

Source: PIB

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