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14th August 2024 (10 Topics)
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Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal

Context

The government has launched Jiyo Parsi scheme Portal.

About the Portal

  • The Portal would enable Parsis to apply online, check the status of their application and to receive financial assistance online through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.
  • Web Portal for this unique scheme would enable more Parsi Couples to take advantage.
  • Jiyo Parsi scheme
    • The Jiyo Parsi scheme is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
    • Objective: to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions and to stabilize their population.
    • The scheme provides financial assistance to the Parsi Couples for medical treatment under standard medical protocol and towards childcare and assistance to dependent elderly.

Who are Parsis?

  • Parsis are a Zoroastrian community primarily residing in India and Pakistan. They are descendants of Persian Zoroastrians who migrated to the Indian subcontinent, particularly to Gujarat, during the 7th century to escape Islamic persecution in Persia.
  • Religious Beliefs: Parsis follow Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra) in ancient Persia. Their religious practices include the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god, and they adhere to principles of truth, righteousness, and good thoughts.
  • Contributions: Prominent figures include industrialists like J.R.D. Tata and social reformers such as Dadabhai Naoroji.
  • Declining Population: According to the 2011 Census of India, there are 57,264 Parsis (0.06 percent of the population) in India.
    • For every 150 births in a year, there are 600 deaths

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