Why in the News?

The Minister for Minority Affairs has launched a dedicated portal for Jiyo Parsi Scheme.

What is the Jiyo Parsi Scheme?

It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2013-14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
It aims to arrest the population decline of the Parsis, a minority community in India.
It focuses on stabilizing and increasing the Parsi population through scientific protocols and structured interventions.
Features of the Scheme:
- Financial support for infertility treatments and related medical care in empanelled hospitals.
- Assistance for childcare and support for elderly Parsis.
- Programs to raise awareness and encourage participation within the Parsi community.
Target Groups:
- Parsi married couples of childbearing age needing assistance.
- Young adults and adolescents in the Parsi community for disease detection, with parental/legal guardian consent.

This scheme has successfully facilitated the birth of over 400 Parsi children.
It preserves the cultural heritage and identity of the Parsi community.
It ensures the long-term sustainability of the community in India.
It demonstrates government commitment to supporting minority communities and promoting diversity.

[2011] In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to?

It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3