About Jiyo Parsi Scheme
The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a unique Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
Its primary focus is to address the rapid population decline within the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community in India.
Here are the key details about the scheme:
1. Core Objective
The main goal is to reverse the decline in the population of the Parsi community in India, which has been steadily falling over the past decades. The scheme was launched in 2013-14.
2. Components & Benefits
The scheme has two main components:
Medical Assistance (Fertility Treatment): This is the core component. It provides financial assistance to Parsi couples for various fertility treatments under standard medical protocols, such as:

• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Other related medical procedures.
Advocacy and Counselling: This involves various outreach and community engagement programs to counsel the community on the need for early marriage, starting a family, and raising awareness about fertility issues.
3. Eligibility
The medical assistance is primarily for Parsi couples who are facing fertility issues and are willing to have children.
4. Implementation

• The scheme is implemented through designated agencies and medical centers.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is fully funded by the Central Government.
• The government has also launched a portal for the scheme to allow eligible Parsi couples to apply for assistance online.

In essence, the Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a targeted social engineering effort to preserve and revitalize the Parsi community by directly tackling the low fertility rate and population decline

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