In a major reform aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency in the management of waqf properties, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday launched the UMEED Portal, describing it as a "new beginning" in the implementation of the Waqf Amendment Act.
Addressing the launch event, Rijiju said, “Today, the first implementation process of the Waqf Amendment Act starts. This UMEED Portal will digitise the management of waqf properties so that no one can misuse or bypass it. It will work in a fully transparent way. Efficiency and empowerment are the biggest objectives of this act.”
He emphasized that the portal would be especially beneficial for the “poor Muslim children, women, orphans and widows”, adding that proper management of waqf assets could significantly improve the socioeconomic status of the underprivileged in the Muslim community.
"India has the most waqf properties in the world. In our Muslim community, the population of the poor is very high. To decrease this, proper management of waqf property is going to be very essential. India has more than 9 lakh waqf properties. In the coming days, you will see how many registrations will be done," Rijiju added.
What is the UMEED Portal?
The UMEED (Utilisation, Management and Empowerment through Electronic Digitisation) Portal aims to bring all waqf properties under a single digital platform. The portal is designed to:
Register and map over 9 lakh waqf properties across India.
Prevent illegal encroachments and misuse of waqf lands.
Ensure real-time monitoring of property usage.
Boost welfare initiatives tied to waqf income.
