Jiyo Parsi Scheme

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The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal of  Jiyo Parsi Scheme.

About Jiyo Parsi Scheme

• Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India aimed at arresting the declining population of the Parsi community.
• It was launched in 2013-14 and seeks to stabilise and increase the Parsi population through structured interventions and scientific support.
• The scheme provides:
  • Medical Assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy-related care
  • Health of Community support including financial assistance for childcare and care of dependent elderly
  • Advocacy initiatives such as counselling, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes
• 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.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs

Source: PIB

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