Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

Jiyo Parsi Scheme

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Jiyo Parsi Scheme

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.

Significance of the scheme:

  • 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.

PYQ:

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

  1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
  2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
  3. 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

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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