BBC: India tries to boost its dwindling Parsi community

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October 21, 2013

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India is a country full of diverse religions and communities but the Parsis – who boast the highest literacy rate in the country and some of India’s best known business families – are dwindling.

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Worried about the possible extinction of the community, the Indian government has now launched a programme to boost their population.

Sameer Hashmi reports from Mumbai.

Link to video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24582607