Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2″ in Mumbai
The Parsi Community has given many great people who have contributed a lot towards nation building said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while addressing a large number of people from the Parsi community and renowned personalities from various fields at the launch of “JiyoParsi Publicity Phase-2” at Mumbai, Shri Naqvi said that the Parsi community has made immense contribution in nation building and Parsi community has been a “role model” for other communities for its culture and traditions.
Shri Naqvi said that even though the Parsi community is a very small minority community in India but there is no doubt that the Parsi community is one of the most liberal, educated and an example of “peace and harmony”.
Of Shri Naqvi said that Jamshetji Tata played a crucial role in industrial development India; Dadabhai Naoroji and Madam Bhikaji Cama played an important role in India’s freedom struggle; Homi J Bhabha is “father of Indian nuclear programme. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s service to the nation will be always remembered. Be it industry, military service, legal service, architecture or civil services, the Parsi community has always shown its talent.
Shri Naqvi said that the declining population of Parsi community in India is a matter of concern. “Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-1” was initiated in 2013 for containing the declining trend of population of the Parsi community and reverse it to bring their population above the threshold level.
The main objective of the “Jiyo Parsi ” scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize their population and increase the population of Parsis in India. Ministry of Minority Affairs’ scheme has two components: Medical Assistance and Advocacy / Counselling. The scheme has been successful. 101 babies have been born in Parsi community through “Jiyo Parsi” scheme.
Shri Naqvi said that Parzor Foundation was an important link between the Parsi community and the government in success of “Jiyo Parsi” scheme. And the Tata Institute of Social Sciences ( TISS), Mumbai; the Bombay Parsi Panchayet (BPP) and Federation of Zoroastrian Anjumans of India have also played a key role in this regard.
These organisations have been publicising the scheme through outreach programmes like seminars, workshops, publicity, brochures, Parsi journals and other advocacy programmes and awareness campaign.
“Geo Parsi” in Mumbai, inaugurated the second phase of implementation of the advertising campaign
India’s production of the important contribution of the Parsi community, the community has always been our guide for other community culture, the minority opinion expressed by the Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
Held in Mumbai “Geo Parsi” advertising campaign of the scheme Today inaugurated the second phase of Naqvi, when they were talking about. Although a small percentage of the population of the country when the Parsi community of liberal society, siksanaprati said to be vigilant and peaceful. Parsi community is committed to the protection and development of the government will cooperate with the government to resolve labor issues that the society is assured Naqvi said at the time.
That concern the decline in the population of the Parsi community, Naqvi said. Minority Affairs has launched this project Geo Parsis as the solution. Under this scheme, creating awareness in the population of the community is going to focus on the community’s population growth in the country. The first phase of this project was started in 2013. The scheme Persians 1 10 children was born.
Tata JAMSETJI sector’s contribution to the country’s industry, freedom of movement Dadabhai Naoroji, Cama work of patriotism, Homi Bhabha’s Naqvi said the country’s rich history, highlights the contribution of the military sector contribution of Atomic Energy and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw said at the time.
AAY comprehensive development and progress of the government will take every person in the society, so that the work of security and honor Naqvi said at the time.
Geo Parsi yojanekarata parajora Foundation, Bombay Parsi Panchayat, tiayaesaesa Mumbai has got the Federation’s contribution of jorastriyana anjumansa of India. Workshops, and other awareness campaign is being spread through this scheme.
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