In its continued efforts to make the management of Waqf properties transparent, people-friendly and accountable through the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) Central Portal, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two additional modules on it — the Survey Module and the Waqf Property Lease Module — on January 30.
The new modules were launched by Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry.
Survey Module
The Survey Module provides a comprehensive digital framework for capturing, managing and updating information related to the survey of Waqf properties on the portal.
Waqf Property Lease Management Module
The Waqf Property Lease Management Module has been designed to facilitate end-to-end management of leasing-related information of Waqf properties through the portal.
The module enables systematic recording and monitoring of key details such as lease information, lease period, lease amount and other relevant particulars in a structured and transparent manner, thereby strengthening accountability and oversight in the leasing of Waqf properties.
The Ministry said these modules will leverage digital governance to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability in the management of Waqf properties.
Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar encouraged all State/UT Waqf Boards to ensure the broad implementation of these modules and to raise awareness among eligible beneficiaries.
The UMEED Central Portal, inaugurated by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on 6 June 2025, serves as a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties under the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
The portal aims to bring about a paradigm shift in how Waqf assets are administered across India by introducing greater transparency, accountability and public participation.
Its key features include the creation of a comprehensive digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties, an online grievance redressal mechanism to ensure timely and effective responsiveness, transparent leasing and usage tracking, integration with GIS mapping and other e-governance tools, and public access to verified records and reports.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is working closely with States/UTs and State Waqf Boards for the efficient management of Waqf properties across the country.
