Govt Launches UMEED Portal for Waqf Property Management

Current Context: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the UMEED Central Portal on June 6, 2025, to digitize Waqf property management.

Key Highlights:

• Digital Inventory: Geo-tagging of all Waqf properties for transparency.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Centralized platform for uploading, verification, and tracking.
• Grievance Redressal: Online system to address property disputes.
• Public Access: Verified records available for better governance.

This initiative aims to streamline Waqf administration and ensure fair usage of assets.

Question:

Q.1 The UMEED Portal is primarily aimed at digitizing the management of which type of property?
a) Government schools
b) Forest lands
c) Waqf properties
d) Industrial zones

Answer: c): The initiative is focused on Waqf property management, improving governance, transparency, and usage through digitization.