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UMEED Portal for Waqf Property Management

9 June 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESUMEED Portal forWaqf PropertyManagement9 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A centralised digital platform was launched to modernise how Waqf properties are managed nationwide.

Key facts

  • Launched by: Kiren Rijiju, Minister for Minority Affairs.
  • Aim: greater transparency, accountability and community participation in Waqf asset administration.
  • Digital inventory: central database with geotagging of all Waqf properties.
  • GIS integration: mapping for oversight and spatial planning.
  • Public access: verified records and reports available to citizens.
  • Grievances: online redressal of concerns and disputes.
  • E-governance: linkage with government systems for monitoring and decisions.

Exam angle

  • Ministry: Minority Affairs.
  • Tech elements: geotagging, GIS.

Test yourself

1. Who launched the UMEED portal for Waqf property management?

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the UMEED portal.

2. The UMEED portal is mainly meant to manage which type of assets?

UMEED is a centralised platform for Waqf properties across India.

3. Which technology does the UMEED portal use to map Waqf properties for oversight and spatial planning?

The portal's GIS integration maps properties for oversight and spatial planning.

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