Waqf UMEED Portal: 5.17L Initiated, 2.16L Approved as Deadline Ends

• The UMEED portal for Waqf property management closed on December 6, completing its 6-month window as per the UMEED Act, 1995 and Supreme Court directives.
• Out of over 8 lakh Waqf properties nationwide, 5.17 lakh were initiated on the portal, with 2,16,905 properties approved by the deadline.
• An additional 2,13,941 properties are in the pipeline, while 10,869 were rejected during verification.
• Those who missed the deadline must approach the waqf tribunal for a possible extension of up to six months.
• The Ministry of Minority Affairs provided extensive support, including workshops, training, and a helpline, leading to a surge in uploads near the deadline.

Why It Matters: UMEED portal deadline improves transparency and digital management of Waqf properties.