In a significant stride toward strengthening inclusive welfare mechanisms, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, today launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal. This new functionality enables widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties, in accordance with Rule 8(2) of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025, framed under Section 3(r)(iv) of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

The launch of this module marks a forward-looking step in making Waqf administration more people-centric, transparent and digitally enabled. The system is designed to seamlessly facilitate financial benefits to eligible beneficiaries from the income generated through Waqf-alal-aulad, a special category of endowment created for the benefit of family members and other deserving individuals.

Key features of the module include Aadhaar-based authentication of beneficiary details, online application and approval process managed by respective State/UT Waqf Boards and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of maintenance support to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.

These features collectively ensure transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the delivery of financial support, eliminating delays and minimizing administrative barriers.

This initiative reaffirms the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development and social justice, particularly focusing on the welfare of women and children in minority communities. By leveraging digital tools, the Ministry aims to empower the most vulnerable, uphold the charitable objectives of Waqf endowments, and modernize Waqf property management in line with good governance principles.

The Ministry encourages all stakeholders including State/UT Waqf Boards and Mutawallis to ensure wide implementation of this module and to promote awareness among eligible beneficiaries.