Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Unveils 'UMEED Portal' to Digitally Manage Waqf Properties.
National
In June 2025, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), launched the 'Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal', a centralized digital platform designed for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties across India, in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The UMEED portal, developed by MoMA, marks a significant milestone in the history of Waqf property management and administration in India, enhancing transparency and offering substantial benefits to the common Muslim community, particularly women and children.
- Named after the UMEED Act of 1995, the portal aims to streamline Waqf property management by enabling real-time data updates and providing the public with access to authenticated information.
- Waqf refers to the permanent dedication of movable or immovable property by a Muslim for religious, pious, or charitable purposes recognized under Islamic law. It is legally governed by the Waqf Act, 1995, and has been subsequently amended through the Waqf (Amendment) Acts of 2013 and 2025.
Main Point :- (i) The UMEED Portal creates a digital inventory by geo-tagging all Waqf properties and assigning a unique 17-digit ID. It includes GIS mapping and ensures public access to verified records, promoting transparency in property leasing and management.
(ii) The portal features an online grievance redressal system and a three-tier verification process involving the Mutawalli (Maker), district officer (Checker), and State/UT Waqf Board CEO (Approver), ensuring accurate data entry and streamlined approval of property records.
(iii) State Waqf Boards must register all properties by 6 December 2025, with a one-to-two-month extension allowed. Unregistered or undocumented properties go to the Waqf Tribunal. Properties owned by women are excluded from Waqf declaration as per the rules.
About Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)
Union Minister : Kiren Rijiju
Headquarters: New Delhi
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