Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Minorities, OBC |
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Minority Affairs |
| Field | Health & Wellness |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize their population and increase the population of Parsis in India.
The population of Parsis (Zoroastrians), a notified minority community under the National Commission of Minorities Act 1992, has declined from 1,14,000 in 1941 to 57,264 in 2011 as per Census data. In order to arrest the decline in population and reverse the trend, the Government of India through the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) formulated the Jiyo Parsi scheme in September 2013.
The scheme has three components:
i) Medical Assistanceto provide financial assistance for medical treatment under standard medical protocol;
ii) Health of Community, to provide financial assistance to Parsi couples towards childcare and assistance to dependent elderly; and
iii) Advocacy, to create awareness among the younger generation of marriageable age and young couples to make efforts to contain the population decline of the community and to seek early diagnosis and treatment where necessary.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Ministry Of Minority Affairs |
| Scheme for | Family |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Benefits
- Infertility Treatment Assistance: Financial assistance up to Rs. 6,00,000/-, including IVF (Rs. 1,50,000/- per cycle for a maximum of 4 cycles), surrogacy, ICSI, and donor costs as per the approved treatment plan.
- Childbearing Medical Expenses: Financial assistance up to Rs. 4,00,000/- covering diagnostic tests, medicines, hospitalization, and delivery charges (Rs. 2,00,000/- before delivery and remaining after delivery).
- Post-Natal Care Support: Financial assistance up to Rs. 2,50,000/- for newborn care, including NICU, special treatment, and surgeries (up to six weeks after birth).
- Support for Children: Financial assistance of Rs. 8,000/- per month for the care of existing and newborn children up to 18 years of age.
- Support for Elderly Dependents: Financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month per dependent elderly family member aged 60 years or above.
Eligibility
- Age
- Up to 80 years
- Category
- Other Backward Class (OBC)
- Also for
- Minority communities
- The scheme is meant for the notified minority community, i.e., Parsi/Zoroastrians residing in India.
Who cannot apply
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Documents
1) Scanned recent passport size colour photograph of the family
2) Scanned Income Tax Return or income certificate from competent authority of the couple and elderly dependent members
3) Scanned treatment plan (in case of Medical component)
4) Scanned doctor’s prescription (in case of Medical component)
5) Birth certificate of each child (for Health of Community component)
6) Aadhaar card of each elderly dependent member
7) Scanned cancelled cheque
Application steps
Online
Step 1: Register on the portal.
Step 2: Remember the user ID and password.
Step 3: Fill in the information in the application form.
Step 4: Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Submit the application.
Step 6: Retain the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Step 7: Biometric authentication of each member of the family on an annual basis.
User Manual: Click here.
Questions and answers
For which purposes is the financial assistance available?
Financial assistance is available for (i) certain treatments related to child bearing, (ii) and child and elderly care.
How much financial assistance is available for treatment related to child bearing?
Assistance for infertility treatment upto a maximum Rs. 6 lakh; for other medical expenses (after conception) towards childbearing upto a maximum of Rs. 4 lakh and post-natal (from birth till six weeks) e.g., NICU, special check-ups, surgery, etc., an amount up to Rs. 2.50 lakh is available under the scheme.
How much financial assistance is available for child care?
Assistance to take care of existing children and the newborn child(ren) at the rate of Rs. 8,000/- per month till the age of 18 years is available under the scheme.
How much financial assistance is available for elderly care?
Assistance to take care dependent elderly (aged 60 yrs or more) at the rate of Rs. 10,000/- per month is available under the scheme.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Parsis are eligible for this scheme.
What is the income criterion for availing financial assistance for treatment related to child bearing?
The annual family income should be less than Rs. 30 lakh.
What is the income criterion for availing financial assistance for child and elderly care?
The annual family income should be less than Rs. 15 lakh.
Is any financial assistance available for treatment of elderly family dependent members?
No.
Is financial assistance available for education of children or construction of house?
No.
On which portal can applications be submitted?
The applications may be submitted at https://jiyoparsi.minorityaffairs.gov.in
Is registration mandatory before applying for financial assistance?
Yes.
Is any document required to be uploaded with the application for Medical component?
Yes. Recent passport size colour photograph of the family, Income Tax Return or income certificate from competent authority of the couple, treatment plan, doctor’s prescription and cancelled cheque are required to be uploaded.
Is any document required to be uploaded with the application for Health of Community component?
Yes. Recent passport size colour photograph of the family, Income Tax Return or income certificate from competent authority of the couple and elderly, birth certificate of each child, Aadhaar card of each elderly dependent member and cancelled cheque are required to be uploaded.
Is biometric authentication also required?
Yes. Biometric authentication of each member of the family on an annual basis.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Apply on jiyoparsi.minorityaffairs.gov.in
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines minorityaffairs.gov.in
- Official Website minorityaffairs.gov.in
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