News: The Union Government is preparing to launch the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) portal. UMEED Portal
About UMEED Portal
- The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Portal is a centralized digital platform for streamlined registration and transparent management of Waqf properties across India.
- It aims at streamlining the management of waqf properties by consolidating related documents and records.
- It aligns with the provisions of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Key Highlights:
- All Waqf properties must be registered on the portal within six months of its launch.
- Registration requires complete property details, including measurements and geo-tagged location.
- State Waqf Boards will facilitate the registration process.
- Properties registered in the name of women will not qualify as Waqf assets.
- Women, children, and economically weaker sections will continue as priority beneficiaries.
- Properties unregistered after the deadline (including any 1–2 month extension) will be treated as disputed and referred to the Waqf Tribunal.
