Ministry of Minority Affairs conducts biometric authentication drive for Jiyo Parsi Beneficiaries in Mumbai
The Ministry is actively working to expand the reach of the scheme. As of now, 138 new applications have been received for enrollment under the Jiyo Parsi scheme.
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