Ministry of Minority Affair’s Jiyo Parsi Scheme promotes Medical Assistance, Childcare, And Elderly Care

The Jiyo Parsi Scheme, launched in 2013 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, provides financial assistance for infertility treatment, childbearing, childbirth and post‑natal care (Medical component) to the Parsi community. Since 2018‑19, 1,055 beneficiaries have received aid under the Health of Community component, with a cumulative expenditure of Rs 37.43 crore. The scheme has recorded 534 births since 2014‑15, which the Union Minister noted as a step towards stabilising the community’s declining population. Independent third‑party evaluations deem the scheme successful. Outreach is enhanced through workshops, registration and bio‑authentication drives, and monthly publicity in major Parsi newspapers, though no direct financial aid is given under the advocacy component.