Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
The objective of the 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.
Eligibility Criteria
(i) Applicant should be Parsi.
(ii) For Medical component annual family income should be less than Rs 30 lakh.
(iii) For Health of Community component annual family income should be less than Rs 15 lakh.
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Benefits
1) Assistance for infertility treatment upto a maximum Rs. 6 lakh. This includes IVF (Rs. 1,50,000 per cycle, maximum 4 cycles), Surrogacy, Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), cost of donor etc. in accordance with the submitted plan of treatment.
2) Assistance for other medical expenses (after conception) towards childbearing upto a maximum of Rs. 4 lakh. This includes diagnostic tests, medication (as per the treating Doctor's prescription), hospitalization, delivery related charges. A maximum amount of Rs. 2 Lakh is reimbursed before delivery and the remaining is reimbursed after the delivery.
3) In case, the newly born child(ren) requires post-natal (from birth till six weeks) care e.g., NICU, special check-ups, surgery, etc., an amount up to Rs 2.50 lakh.
4) Financial assistance to take care of existing children and the newborn child(ren) at the rate of Rs. 8,000/- per month till the age of 18 years.
5) Financial assistance to take care of dependent elderly family members at the rate of Rs. 10,000/- per month per dependent elderly (aged 60 yrs or more).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Scanned recent passport size colour photograph of the family |
| 2 | 2) Scanned Income Tax Return or income certificate from competent authority of the couple and elderly dependent members |
| 3 | 3) Scanned treatment plan (in case of Medical component) |
| 4 | 4) Scanned doctor’s prescription (in case of Medical component) |
| 5 | 5) Birth certificate of each child (for Health of Community component) |
| 6 | 6) Aadhaar card of each elderly dependent member |
| 7 | 7) Scanned cancelled cheque |
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How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
Step 01: Register on the portal
Online Step 01: Register on the portal
Step 02: Remember the user ID and password
Online Step 02: Remember the user ID and password
Step 03: Fill in the information in the application form
Online Step 03: Fill in the information in the application form
Step 04: Upload the required documents
Online Step 04: Upload the required documents
Step 05: Submit the application
Online Step 05: Submit the application
Step 06: Retain the acknowledgement slip for future reference
Online Step 06: Retain the acknowledgement slip for future reference
Step 07: Biometric authentication of each member of the family on an annual basis.
Online Step 07: Biometric authentication of each member of the family on an annual basis.
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme for Containing Population Decline of Small Minority Communities in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial assistance is available for (i) certain treatments related to child bearing, (ii) and child and elderly care. <br>