UMEED Portal
The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized a Zonal Review Meeting in Bengaluru with Southern Waqf Boards to discuss the UMEED portal's progress. Representatives from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana attended, focusing on efficient management of Waqf properties. The UMEED portal, launched in June 2025, mandates Waqf
Waqf Boards
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is set to hold a regional meeting in Bengaluru on October 6, 2025, with Waqf Boards from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The meeting aims to strengthen Waqf Boards and enhance the management of Waqf properties through the UMEED Central Portal, which mandates
Swachhata Hi Sewa
Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, participated in the Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign 2025 at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness. The campaign, which started on September 17, 2025, coincides with Prime Minister Modi's birthday and will continue until October 2, 2025. Rijiju highlighted
heritage languages
On September 15, 2025, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju laid the foundation stone for the Centre of Excellence in Heritage Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Mumbai. The centre aims to promote research and preserve heritage languages and traditions, focusing on Pali and Avesta-Pahlavi. The event was attended by
Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized a National Level Conclave in New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, to discuss the welfare of minority communities. The conclave included participation from ministers of eight states, focusing on reforms and strategies to enhance the implementation of welfare schemes. Key discussions
Lok Samvardhan Parv
The Ministry of Minority Affairs successfully organized the 5th edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv from August 26 to September 4, 2025, in Kochi, Kerala. The event aimed to empower minority community artisans and culinary specialists through market linkages and visibility. It featured 100 stalls showcasing traditional crafts from 25 states,
UMEED Portal
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to provide maintenance support for widows, divorced women, and orphans from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in Waqf administration, utilizing digital tools for direct benefit transfers and online
Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs and ICAR-CMFRI will sign a MoU to implement a skill training and women entrepreneurship development project under the PM VIKAS scheme in Kerala. The initiative aims to train 690 candidates from minority communities, focusing on fisheries-based skills and entrepreneurship for women, enhancing self-employment opportunities and
Minority Affairs
On August 26, 2025, a Regional Review Meeting of the State Channelising Agencies (SCAs) of the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) was held in Kochi, Kerala, chaired by Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian. The meeting focused on empowering minority communities through concessional loans for
Lok Samvardhan Parv
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is set to host the 5th edition of Lok Samvardhan Parv at Marine Drive Ground, Kochi, from August 26 to September 4, 2025. This event aims to empower artisans and culinary experts from minority communities by providing them with a platform to showcase their talents
Independence Day
On the eve of India's 79th Independence Day, Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, and Minister of State, Shri George Kurian, held an interactive session with 100 trainees from the PM VIKAS Scheme. The trainees, trained in modern skills by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee,
Minority Affairs
The Government of India implements various schemes aimed at the socio-economic and educational empowerment of six notified minority communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. These initiatives include scholarship schemes for education, skill development programs, infrastructure development in minority areas, and loan schemes for income generation. The Ministry