Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Scheme:
- Jiyo Parsi scheme is a Central Sector Scheme for containing population decline of Parsis in India.
- Its main objective is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions.
- It aims to stabilize and increase the population of Parsis in India.
- It has two components:
- Medical Assistance and
- Advocacy (Counselling).
- The first phase of the scheme was launched initiated in 2013.
- Second phase is started in 2017.