Reply:The objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize and increase their population in India.
Q2. What is the eligibility criterion for applying under the scheme?Reply:The scheme is meant for the notified minority community i.e. Parsi/Zoroastrian residing in India.
Q3. Which are the benefits available under the scheme?Reply:Medical and Health of Community assistance are available under the scheme:
(a) Medical Assistance: To deal with fertility issues, financial assistance would be provided for fertility treatment to Parsis.
(b) Health of the Community: To motivate Parsi couples to have more children, financial assistance would be available to couples to take care of their dependent elderly family members and children.
Q4. What are the income criteria to apply for Medical Assistance?Reply:Annual family income from all sources for each of the categories would be admissible as per the following:
| S.No | Annual family income from all sources | Financial assistance to be provided under the Medical component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upto Rs.15 lakh | 100% |
| 2 | Above Rs.15 lakh upto 25 lakh | 75% |
| 3 | Above Rs. 25 lakh upto 30 lakh | 50% |
Reply:Assistance under this component is available to only those Parsi Couples who bear a child after the introduction of this component i.e. 2017-18 and whose annual family income from all sources is less than Rs. 15 Lakh per annum.
