A media activist here has accused the Uttar Pradesh government of falsely showing an increase in Parsi population in the state to siphon off educational scholarships meant for minority communities’ students. The minority welfare department website of the state government lists around 60 Parsi families in the district, and claims that many of these live… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh government inflating Parsi numbers, says activist
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BBC: India tries to boost its dwindling Parsi community
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. Worried about the possible extinction of the community, the Indian government has now launched a programme to boost their population. Sameer… Continue reading BBC: India tries to boost its dwindling Parsi community
Parsis: Beloved, But Endangered ?: An NDTV Special
This is an NDTV one hour special With the Parsi community in a real danger of getting extinct, we debate the challenges within and outside the much loved Parsi community of India. .:
India Urges One Community to Reproduce
The Indian government, though faced with a rapidly expanding population, is trying to encourage one community to have more children. Author: Atish Patel | Source: Wall Street Journal The Parsi community, or Zoroastrians as they are known outside India, has been dwindling to such an extent that the government said it will spend $1.6 million… Continue reading India Urges One Community to Reproduce
Jiyo Parsi: Govt scheme to boost population of Parsis
The Parsi community that boasts of the highest literacy rate and sex ratio in India is staring at extinction. In a population of 1.2 billion in India, there are only about 69,000 Parsis. Author: Rakhi Chakrabarty Source: TNN While the 2001 Census recorded a 21% decadal growth of the country’s population, the number of Parsis… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi: Govt scheme to boost population of Parsis
Parsis to get govt stimulus for raising their numbers
Under the minorities’ bonanza plan, couples to get Rs 5 lakh for infertility treatment Author: Aditi Tandon Source: Tribune News Service Ahead of elections, the Congress-led UPA government is all set to unveil a bonanza for the minorities with the launch of two unique schemes this Monday. The first, “Jiyo Parsi”, will pay the infertility… Continue reading Parsis to get govt stimulus for raising their numbers
Supreme Court to Review Gujarat High Court’s controversial decision: Goolrukh Gupta Case
A Special Leave Petition (SLP) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court’s controversial ruling that a woman who enters into wedlock, even under The Special Marriage Act, 1954, outside her religion is deemed to have changed her religion to that of her husband thereby losing the right to practice her… Continue reading Supreme Court to Review Gujarat High Court’s controversial decision: Goolrukh Gupta Case
