YAUMIA

Language - Arabic (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - యాఉమియ

A daily allowance or pension, sometimes paid through deductions from village revenue or general revenues. These pensions were often granted for special services during the early British rule and continued for generations, with reductions upon the death of each recipient. Example: The family received a 'yaumia' as a hereditary pension for their ancestor's service to the British government. This term reflects the historical practice of granting pensions or allowances, often as rewards for service or loyalty. It highlights the long-term impact of such grants on families and communities.