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24 July 2026

Waqf property digitisation on UMEED portal

The digitisation of Waqf properties via a specific portal represents a significant e-governance initiative and a regulatory update concerning statutory bodies and the management of religious endowments, which are directly relevant to GS2 syllabus themes.

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Notes

  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched the UMEED Central Portal-2025 to digitize and manage Waqf property records.
  • As of July 17, 2025, 7,99,978 Waqf properties were initiated for uploading to the portal.
  • Out of the total initiated, 6,17,102 properties have been validated and approved, 91,623 are in progress, and 91,253 have been rejected.
  • The UMEED Central Portal-2025 is a statutory platform established under the provisions of the UMEED Act, 1995.
  • The portal manages the complete lifecycle of Waqf properties, including registration, verification, survey by the Collector, mutation, and annual account audits.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of digitizing Waqf property records through the UMEED Central Portal-2025 in ensuring transparency and effective administrative governance of religious endowments. 150 words
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  2. The digitization of land and property records is a critical component of e-governance in India. In the context of the UMEED Central Portal-2025, analyze how the integration of statutory processes like survey, mutation, and audit can mitigate disputes and enhance the management of Waqf properties. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The UMEED Central Portal-2025 is designed to manage the lifecycle of which of the following?

  2. Which of the following administrative processes is included in the lifecycle management of Waqf properties under the UMEED portal?