Minority Affairs Ministry Expands UMEED Portal to Boost Waqf Transparency

The newly introduced Survey Module provides a comprehensive digital framework for capturing, managing and updating data related to surveys of Waqf properties.

In a significant push to strengthen transparency, accountability and citizen-centric governance in the management of Waqf properties, the Ministry of Minority Affairs on 30 January 2026 launched two new digital modules on the UMEED Central Portal—the Survey Module and the Waqf Property Lease Management Module.

The modules were launched by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, in the presence of senior ministry officials, marking another milestone in the government’s drive to modernize Waqf administration through technology.

Digitising Surveys and Leasing of Waqf Properties

The newly introduced Survey Module provides a comprehensive digital framework for capturing, managing and updating data related to surveys of Waqf properties. It enables standardized, real-time recording of survey information on the portal, improving data accuracy and oversight.

The Waqf Property Lease Management Module offers end-to-end digital management of leasing-related information. It allows systematic recording and monitoring of key details such as lease tenure, lease amounts and other contractual particulars, ensuring greater transparency, traceability and accountability in the leasing of Waqf assets.

Strengthening Digital Governance

The launch reflects the Ministry’s continued efforts to leverage e-governance tools to improve efficiency and public trust in Waqf property management. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar urged all State and Union Territory Waqf Boards to ensure widespread implementation of the new modules and to actively raise awareness among eligible beneficiaries.

About the UMEED Central Portal

The UMEED Central Portal, inaugurated by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju on 6 June 2025, serves as a centralized digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties under the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

Designed to bring a paradigm shift in Waqf administration across India, the portal promotes transparency, accountability and public participation. Its key features include:

• A comprehensive digital inventory of Waqf properties with geo-tagging

• Online grievance redressal for timely resolution

• Transparent leasing and usage tracking

• Integration with GIS mapping and other e-Governance tools

• Public access to verified records and reports

The Ministry of Minority Affairs continues to work closely with States, Union Territories and State Waqf Boards to ensure effective implementation of the portal and improved management of Waqf properties nationwide.