Ministry of Minority Affairs press release · 4 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Universal Parsi Registration Drive Sees Enthusiastic Response in Mumbai

PRID2248929 MinistryMinistry of Minority Affairs Released4 April 2026 Reading7 min

Posted On: 04 APR 2026 1:39PM by PIB Delhi The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response today. Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community. Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India aimed at arresting the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched in 2013-14, the scheme seeks to stabilise and increase the Parsi population through structured interventions and scientific support. The scheme provides: Medical Assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy-related care Health of Community support including financial assistance for childcare and care of dependent elderly Advocacy initiatives such as counselling, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes. Addressing the gathering, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Shri Shyama Prasad Roy, assured the community of the Government’s continued commitment to their welfare. He encouraged eligible beneficiaries to come forward and avail the scheme, and urged registered members to share feedback to further strengthen its implementation. The successful conduct of the camp reflects growing awareness and trust in the scheme, and reinforces the Government’s resolve to preserve the rich cultural and demographic legacy of the Parsi community. ***** AK/MR (Release ID: 2248929) Visitor Counter : 751 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Marathi , Bengali , Punjabi , Gujarati , Telugu Ministry of Minority Affairs Universal Parsi Registration Drive Sees Enthusiastic Response in Mumbai Posted On: 04 APR 2026 1:39PM by PIB Delhi The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response today. Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community. Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India aimed at arresting the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched in 2013-14, the scheme seeks to stabilise and increase the Parsi population through structured interventions and scientific support. The scheme provides: Medical Assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy-related care Health of Community support including financial assistance for childcare and care of dependent elderly Advocacy initiatives such as counselling, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes. Addressing the gathering, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Shri Shyama Prasad Roy, assured the community of the Government’s continued commitment to their welfare. He encouraged eligible beneficiaries to come forward and avail the scheme, and urged registered members to share feedback to further strengthen its implementation. The successful conduct of the camp reflects growing awareness and trust in the scheme, and reinforces the Government’s resolve to preserve the rich cultural and demographic legacy of the Parsi community. ***** AK/MR (Release ID: 2248929) The Universal Parsi Registration Drive special facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai, witnessed an overwhelming response today. Around 300 fresh registrations were completed on the Jiyo Parsi portal during the camp, marking a significant step towards strengthening outreach within the community. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001PGF6.jpg" style="height:408px; width:577px" /> Jiyo Parsi is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India aimed at arresting the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched in 2013-14, the scheme seeks to stabilise and increase the Parsi population through structured interventions and scientific support. The scheme provides: <ul style="margin-left:40px"> <li style="text-align: justify;">Medical Assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy-related care</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Health of Community support including financial assistance for childcare and care of dependent elderly</li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Advocacy initiatives such as counselling, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes.</li> </ul> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image002S6ZD.jpg" style="height:336px; width:515px" /> Addressing the gathering, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Shri Shyama Prasad Roy, assured the community of the Government’s continued commitment to their welfare. He encouraged eligible beneficiaries to come forward and avail the scheme, and urged registered members to share feedback to further strengthen its implementation.   <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image00335MT.jpg" style="height:326px; width:501px" /> The successful conduct of the camp reflects growing awareness and trust in the scheme, and reinforces the Government’s resolve to preserve the rich cultural and demographic legacy of the Parsi community.   ***** AK/MR " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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Jiyo Parsi is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2013–14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to arrest declining Parsi population through fertility treatment, childcare support, and advocacy interventions.

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