(THE GIST OF PIB) Jiyo Parsi Scheme

(DECEMBER-2025)

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

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.