A workshop-cum-interaction session was held with the representatives of WAQF Boards from Punjab, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh at the Ministry of Minority Affairs on 8th August, 2025.

The session included one-on-one interactions with the officials of Ministry of Minority Affairs and State Waqf Boards on issues related to UMEED Central Portal 2025 which was launched in accordance with the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 by Hon’ble Union Minister for Ministry of Minority Affairs on 6th June, 2025.

The session was chaired by Joint Secretary (Waqf) Shri Shersha C. Shaik Mohiddin, alongside senior officials and the technical team of Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issues related to UMEED Central Portal and data updates relating to Waqf property. The representatives from each state raised their concern and shared suggestions for enhancing portal usability and performance. The Joint Secretary encouraged the authorities to provide training on the portal to further enhance its efficiency and improve the user experience.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is actively engaging with various States/UTs and State Waqf Boards for speeding of uploading Waqf property data on UMEED Central Portal for efficient management of Waqf property across the country.

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(Release ID: 2155255)