Securing the Future: UMEED Portal and the New Era of Waqf Management

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is putting in real effort to make sure the new UMEED portal for Waqf properties actually works on the ground. The portal, launched just this month, is meant to help manage and protect over nine lakh Waqf properties across India by bringing everything online and making the whole process more transparent.

 

Here’s what’s happening:

 

The UMEED portal is a digital platform where every Waqf property in the country needs to be registered within six months. This means uploading details, documents, and even geo-tagged locations so everything is clear and trackable.

 

Ministry officials, including Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar, are meeting with state governments and Waqf boards to check on progress and help with any roadblocks. Recent visits to Maharashtra and Bihar focused on making sure everyone understands the new rules and how to use the portal.

 

The portal isn’t just a database. It offers features like GIS mapping, digital inventories, and an online system for people to raise complaints or check records. This should help cut down on misuse and make it easier to resolve disputes.

 

If a property isn’t registered in time, it could be marked as disputed and sent to a tribunal for review. That’s a big incentive for boards to get moving.

 

The government says this isn’t just about technology—it’s about protecting community assets and making sure Waqf properties are used to help those who need it most, like poor families, women, and children.

 

The hope is that, with everyone working together, the UMEED portal will bring real change to how Waqf properties are managed in India.

 

Source: Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Economic Times