❖ Centre launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal, a Central Sector Scheme to arrest the population decline of the Parsi community in India.

❖ It aims to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, and to stabilise their population. 

❖ It provides the financial assistance to Parsi couples for medical treatment under standard medical protocol and towards childcare, and assistance to dependent elderly.