To ensure effective implementation of the Central government’s Jiyo Parsi scheme, the Maharashtra government has decided to appoint two panel state-level and district-level committees.

The scheme is designed to address the specific needs of the Parsi community, including young and elderly Zoroastrians, aiming to improve community health and cultural awareness.

Declining Parsi Population Drives Initiative

According to census data, the Parsi population has declined from 1.14 lakh to 57,264. Factors such as growing infertility, late marriages, and an ageing population have contributed to a low birth rate, prompting urgent interventions.

The 100% centrally sponsored scheme provides medical assistance, community health support for children and elderly, and awareness initiatives to preserve

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