Polity/GovernanceGS-IGS-II· 1 min read
Increase in Waqf Registrations in West Bengal Post-UMEED Portal Launch
Why in news?
The UMEED portal has facilitated a significant increase in the validated registration of Waqf properties in West Bengal.
Key points
- Over 1.15 lakh Waqf properties in West Bengal have been validated and approved on the UMEED portal.
- This marks a rise of approximately 35,000 registrations in about a year.
- The UMEED portal is a Union Minority Affairs Ministry initiative.
- There was some initial opposition from the state government regarding Waqf property registration, but compliance was eventually sought.
Background & context
Waqf properties are endowments or trusts made for charitable or religious purposes, typically related to Muslims. The UMEED portal aims to streamline their management.
★ Prelims fact capsule
As of July 15, 2026, 1,15,551 Waqf properties were validated on the UMEED portal in West Bengal.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Indian Society (minority affairs, religious endowments). GS Paper 2: Governance (use of technology in administration, inter-state coordination).