The Ministry of Minority Affairs conducted a biometric authentication drive for beneficiaries of the Jiyo Parsi scheme in Mumbai on June 26, 2025. The drive, attended by Shri Alok Kumar Verma, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Minority Affairs, representatives from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat, and the Government of Maharashtra, aimed to review the scheme's implementation and engage with beneficiaries. Approximately 100 out of 148 registered beneficiaries in Mumbai participated in the mandatory annual biometric authentication. The Jiyo Parsi scheme, a flagship initiative, focuses on medical assistance (financial aid for infertility treatments), community health (monthly financial support to Parsi couples with children and dependent elderly members), and advocacy (promoting timely marriage, fertility awareness, and family support). The Ministry is currently processing 138 new applications for enrollment under the scheme. The biometric drive reflects the government's commitment to transparency and continued support for the Parsi community.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India.
Ministry of Minority Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for minority affairs.
Jiyo Parsi scheme: A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs to support the Parsi community and arrest its declining population.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The city in Maharashtra where the biometric authentication drive was conducted.
Shri Alok Kumar Verma: Deputy Director General, Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Bombay Parsi Panchayat: A representative organization of the Parsi community in Mumbai.
Government of Maharashtra: The state government of Maharashtra.
Parsi community: A religious minority community in India.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Minority Affairs Conducts Biometric
Authentication Drive for Jiyo Parsi Beneficiaries in
Mumbai
Posted On: 26 JUN 2025 4:24PM by PIB Delhi
In a continued effort to support the Parsi community and arrest its declining population, the Ministry of
Minority Affairs conducted a one-day biometric authentication drive for beneficiaries of the Jiyo Parsi scheme
in Mumbai today.
Shri Alok Kumar Verma, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Minority Affairs and other senior officials
from the Ministry, along with representatives from the Bombay Parsi Panchayat and the Government of
Maharashtra took this opportunity to review the implementation of the scheme and engage directly with the
beneficiaries. The event saw active participation, with around 100 out of 148 registered beneficiaries in
Mumbai attending and completing their mandatory annual biometric authentication.
The Jiyo Parsi scheme, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, comprises three key
components:
Medical Assistance – Provides financial aid for infertility treatments such as IVF, ICSI, surrogacy, and post-
conception care.
Health of the Community – Offers monthly financial support to Parsi couples with children as well as to
dependent elderly members.
Advocacy – Promotes timely marriage, fertility awareness, and family support within the community.
The Ministry is actively working to expand the reach of the scheme. As of now, 138 new applications havebeen received for enrollment under the Jiyo Parsi scheme. These applications are currently under scrutiny and
will be processed in accordance with the scheme’s guidelines.
The Jiyo Parsi scheme continues to play a vital role in supporting the cultural and demographic continuity of
one of India’s smallest and most distinguished communities. Today’s successful biometric drive underscores
the government’s commitment to ensure transparency, accountability and the continued delivery of benefits to
the Parsi community.
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