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Bombay Parsi Punchayet Launches Dedicated Mental Health Corpus

The initiative opens a ring-fenced donation portal with professional assessments ensuring confidential support for Parsi Zoroastrians facing mental illness.

Overview

  • The corpus provides full funding for hospitalisation, medication, caregiver support, rehabilitation and vocational reintegration over extended treatment periods.
  • A dedicated oversight committee will vet practitioner reports to approve aid, upholding strict confidentiality and accountability.
  • The scheme marks a shift from reactive charity to preventive communal welfare by directly addressing cultural stigma around psychiatric care.
  • Early feedback from residents expresses cautious optimism, with stakeholders calling for sensitive implementation and transparent operations.
  • Faced with monthly treatment costs of up to ₹200,000, Parsis now have access to a community-backed safety net that lowers financial barriers to care.