Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities

Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities, better known as Jiyo Parsi, gives financial support to Parsi couples in India for fertility treatment, child care and care of dependent elderly members. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been running this scheme since 2013-14, and it released fresh guidelines in February 2026, so registration stays open for eligible families.

Parsis are a notified minority community under the National Commission of Minorities Act 1992. Their population fell from about 1,14,000 in 1941 to 57,264 in 2011, and the scheme works to reverse this decline through medical help, family support and awareness drives. The latest guidelines came into effect on 26 February 2026, and the government has reported 534 births in the community since 2014-15 under this scheme.

Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities - Introduction

This scheme works through three main parts. Medical Assistance covers fertility treatments such as IVF, surrogacy and ICSI. Assistance for Family Well Being supports child care and dependent elderly members. Advocacy spreads awareness among young couples about early diagnosis and family planning.

Ministry of Minority Affairs has built two separate online portals for the scheme. The Medical portal was launched in August 2024, and the Health of Community portal was launched on 3 October 2025. Both let Parsi couples submit and track their applications online.

For example, a Parsi couple planning a family can use the medical support to manage treatment costs, and once a child is born they can claim monthly child care and elderly care help. More details are given in the table below.

Benefits

Financial support under this scheme covers treatment, child care and elderly care. The amounts are fixed in the latest guidelines and are given below.

• Infertility Treatment: Up to ₹6 lakh for IVF (₹1,50,000 per cycle, maximum 4 cycles), surrogacy or ICSI, based on the submitted treatment plan.
• Childbearing Medical Expenses: Up to ₹4 lakh for diagnostic tests, medicines, hospital stay and delivery. Up to ₹2 lakh is paid before delivery and the rest after.
• Post-natal Care: Up to ₹2.50 lakh if the newborn needs NICU care, special check-ups or surgery within the first six weeks.
• Child Care Support: ₹8,000 per month per child until the age of 18 years.
• Elderly Care Support: ₹10,000 per month for each dependent elderly member aged 60 years or more.

Eligibility

Applicants must belong to the Parsi community and live in India. The annual family income decides how much support is available.

• For Medical components, annual family income must be less than ₹30 lakh. The reimbursement amount depends on the income slab.
• For Health of Community components, annual family income must be less than ₹15 lakh, and the child must have been born after 29 September 2017.

Exclusions

This scheme is only for the Parsi community. Families from other communities cannot apply. Also, no money is given for building, maintenance or running of crèches or for general house or education expenses.

Application Process

Eligible couples can apply online on the official Jiyo Parsi portal. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website at jiyoparsi.minorityaffairs.gov.in and choose the right portal, either Medical or Health of Community.

STEP 2 - Register on the portal with the name and date of birth as per Aadhaar, along with email and mobile number, and verify the OTP.

STEP 3 - Fill in the online application form with all required personal and family details.

STEP 4 - Upload the required documents as asked by the portal.

STEP 5 - Submit the application and keep the acknowledgement slip safely for records.

STEP 6 - Complete Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication every year through the mobile app so the application stays active and payments continue.

Documents

Keep digital copies of these documents ready before starting the online application.

• Recent passport-size colour photograph of the family.
• Income Tax Returns or official income certificates for the couple and elderly dependents.
• Formal treatment plan and valid doctor's prescription for the Medical component.
• Birth certificate for each child for the Health of Community component.
• Aadhaar card of each elderly dependent member.
• A scanned copy of a cancelled cheque.

References

For further information and guidance, visit the official Jiyo Parsi portal and read the latest Jiyo Parsi Guidelines 2026.

FAQ's

For which purposes is the financial assistance available?

Financial assistance covers certain fertility treatments, pregnancy-related medical costs, child support, and monthly care for dependent elderly family members.

How much financial assistance is available for childbearing-related treatments?

You can get up to ₹6 lakh for infertility treatments, up to ₹4 lakh for pregnancy-related medical expenses, and up to ₹2.50 lakh for neonatal care.

How much financial assistance is provided for childcare?

The scheme provides ₹8,000 per month for each child until they turn 18 years old.

What amount is available for elderly care?

You receive ₹10,000 per month for each dependent family member who is 60 years of age or older.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

All members of the Parsi community who meet the specific income criteria are eligible.

What are the income limits for this scheme?

The annual family income must be under ₹30 lakh for medical assistance and under ₹15 lakh for child and elderly care support.

Is the scheme still running in 2026?

Yes, the scheme continues to run. The Ministry of Minority Affairs released fresh guidelines effective 26 February 2026 and registration remains open on the official portal.

Is biometric authentication required?

Yes, all family members must complete Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication every year to remain eligible for the benefits.