The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced that more than 6.17 lakh waqf assets have been verified and approved on the UMEED Central Portal‑2025, accelerating the government's drive to digitise religious endowment records.

Key Takeaways

  • 6,17,102 waqf properties validated
  • Portal manages full lifecycle of waqf assets
  • Remaining properties pending upload or rejected

Significance of the UMEED Portal

Responding to an unstarred question by All India Trinamool Congress MP Sajda Ahmed, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju disclosed that 7,99,978 waqf properties have been initiated for uploading to the portal.

As of July 17, 2026, 6,17,102 properties have been validated and approved, 91,623 are at various stages of the upload process, and 91,253 were rejected during verification.

The UMEED Central Portal‑2025 is a statutory platform developed under the UMEED Act, 1995, designed to handle registration, verification, collector‑led surveys, mutation, annual audits, and related administrative workflows.

Government data from the previous WAMSI portal shows India houses 8.72 lakh waqf establishments across 30 states and union territories, covering more than 38 lakh acres of land.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that digitising waqf records not only boosts transparency but also safeguards religious endowments from misuse, ensuring funds serve their intended charitable purposes.

"Digital oversight will streamline waqf management and guarantee optimal utilization of assets," says property‑law expert Dr. R. Salim.
Did You Know?: The estimated total value of India’s waqf assets exceeds $350 billion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What steps should waqf boards facing upload delays take?

Answer: They must seek an additional six‑month extension from the relevant waqf tribunals or courts.

Question 2: Why were some properties rejected?

Answer: Common reasons include documentation errors, survey mismatches, and lack of proper legal validation.