Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal | 17 Aug 2024
Recently, the Minister for Minority Affairs launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal to facilitate Parsi couples in applying for the Jiyo Parsi Scheme.
Jiyo Parsi Scheme:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented to address the declining population of the Parsi community in India by using scientific protocol and structured interventions.
- It will provide financial assistance to Parsi couples for medical treatment under standard medical protocol, as well as support for childcare and assistance to dependent elderly.
- The beneficiaries and applicants will be able to check the status of their application and will be able to receive financial assistance online through the Direct Benefit Transfer mode.
- Since its inception in 2013-14, the scheme has supported more than 400 Parsi children.
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