Universal Parsi Registration Drive camp in Mumbai records 300 Jiyo Parsi registrations
A Universal Parsi Registration Drive camp held by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai on 4 April 2026 completed around 300 fresh registrations on the Jiyo Parsi portal.
Summary
A special facilitation camp under the Universal Parsi Registration Drive, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with support from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat in Mumbai on 4 April 2026, completed around 300 fresh registrations on the Jiyo Parsi portal. Jiyo Parsi is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2013-14 to arrest the decline in the Parsi population. It provides medical assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy care, 'Health of Community' support including help with childcare and care of dependent elderly, and advocacy through counselling and awareness campaigns.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 4 April 2026, Mumbai
- Organisers
- Ministry of Minority Affairs; Bombay Parsi Panchayat
- Registrations
- Around 300 on the Jiyo Parsi portal
- Scheme type
- Central Sector Scheme, launched 2013-14
- Components
- Medical assistance; Health of Community; Advocacy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which year was the Jiyo Parsi scheme launched?
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Correct answer: B — 2013-14
The Ministry of Minority Affairs said the scheme was launched in 2013-14.
Consider the following statements about the Jiyo Parsi scheme: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at arresting the decline in the Parsi population. 2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the registration drive and scheme are run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.