Patna, BIHAR :
Total Assistance by ZCI-Patna Reached Rs. 51 Lakhs Since August 2023
Patna:
The Zakat Centre India (ZCI) – Patna Chapter announced the disbursement of ₹8.85 lakhs to 18 deserving beneficiaries during its 13th phase of financial assistance. With this round, the Chapter has extended a total of ₹51 lakhs from August 2023 to November 2025 through multiple phases of outreach.
Established in 2023, ZCI–Patna aims to organise zakat collection and ensure transparent and systematic distribution, focusing on sustainable welfare, education, and income generation. Unlike individual zakat practices, ZCI follows a pooled, structured model designed to create long-term social impact.
A review and sanction meeting was convened on 18 November 2025 at Anisabad, Patna, where 25 applications for financial aid were evaluated. Members expressed satisfaction with the Chapter’s progress and resolved to deepen engagement in both zakat collection and beneficiary outreach.
During the meeting, a new Unit Management Committee (UMC) was constituted to strengthen operations. The committee includes Manzoor Ali (IAS Rtd.), Quamruddin Warsi (Chief Manager, SBI, Rtd.), Abdul Wahab Ansari (ADM Rtd.), Mobin Ali Ansari (ADM Rtd.), and Syed Nashoor Ajmal.
Category-wise Disbursement
Income Generating Activities: Support for 9 individuals to start or expand livelihood ventures – ₹4,55,000
Livelihood Support (Mu’awasat): Assistance to 3 families with urgent social needs – ₹72,000
Educational Scholarships: Aid for 6 students pursuing higher education – ₹3,58,000
Beneficiaries namely Sonu Aryan (₹90,000), Nadiya Khatoon (₹72,000), Md. Aslam (₹40,000), Nikhat Parween (₹1,00,000), Mozaffar Alam (₹40,000), Saniya Faraz (₹40,000), Faiz Alam (₹50,000), Nuruddin (₹24,000), Lal Babu (₹50,000), Nasima (₹24,000), Shahid (₹50,000), Farzin Khatoon (₹36,000), Sohail (₹45,000), Hena Parween (₹40,000), Mumtaz Alam (₹30,000), Jawaid (₹50,000), Mushtaque (₹50,000), and Riaz Arif (₹40,000) have received the financial aid.
The meeting was attended by key office bearers and senior members, including Syed S. Quadri (President), M. Naushad Ansari (Secretary), Quamruddin Warsi (Treasurer), Manzoor Ali (IAS Rtd.), Abdul Wahab Ansari (ADM Rtd.), Muhammad Anwar (Director, Al-Hira Schools), Ghulam Shahid, Abdul Mubeen Ansari (ADM Rtd.), Shakib ur Rahman, Nashoor Ajmal, Ruby Nishat, and Shahzad Rasheed, among others.
Commitment to Transparent and Sustainable Impact
The ZCI–Patna reaffirmed its dedication to need-based allocation, ethical governance, and supporting individuals in becoming self-reliant. The Chapter emphasised that its long-term vision is to transform beneficiaries into future zakat contributors, thereby strengthening the community through a continuous cycle of support and empowerment.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Social Service / by M Naushad Ansari / November 20th, 2025