New Delhi, March 24 -- Do you know that the Government of India runs a scheme that supports families and couples to promote childbirth and help increase population, in a country of over 140 crore people?At first glance, this may sound paradoxical. After all, India is often associated with the challenges of managing a large population. Yet, this very fact underscores the nuance of governance in a diverse nation. While the country as a whole is populous, certain communities face the opposite reality, a steady and concerning decline in their numbers.
It is in this context that the Government of India's focused intervention for the Parsi community assumes significance. Through the Jiyo Parsi Scheme, and the ongoing Special Registration Drive, ...