CM Mohan Yadav says new Waqf laws improved transparency, revenue generation
Bhopal, May 25
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the new Waqf laws have enabled the protection of numerous Waqf properties in Madhya Pradesh and helped curb encroachments, while also opening avenues to enhance the Board's revenue.
He was speaking at the scholarship distribution ceremony organised by the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal, where 849 meritorious students from the minority community were awarded financial assistance.
"The new Waqf laws have enabled the protection of numerous Waqf properties. Significant success has been achieved in curbing encroachments across Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, the Board is now presented with opportunities to enhance its revenue," Chief Minister Yadav said.
The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah encouraged exemplary work through the implementation of the new laws. He added that while the revenue of state Waqf Boards is increasing, there is also a profound sense of fulfilment in working with integrity and honesty.
Highlighting Madhya Pradesh's role, CM Yadav said the state Waqf Board has emerged as a national model after digitising all its properties through the 'Umeed' portal.
"In the state, Waqf properties were digitised through the Waqf Board -- an achievement for which it received the Skoch Award from the Centre. This transparent system has become a model for the entire nation," he said.
Referring to India's cultural harmony, Yadav said the country places its faith in mutual harmony exemplified by figures such as Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan (Rahim) and Sayyed Ibrahim (Raskhan). He also recalled the bravery of Abdul Hamid during the India-Pakistan war.
Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh State Waqf Board (MP-SWB) Sanwar Patel, on the occasion, said digitisation had curbed the influence of the "Waqf mafia" and improved transparency. He added that the Board's revenue has increased and dropout rates among girls have declined due to education initiatives under 'Auqaf-e-Amma'.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see the government taking steps to curb the 'Waqf mafia' as mentioned. In many cities, I've seen prime Waqf land lying vacant or being misused. This is a practical example of how technology can solve governance problems. Hopefully, this leads to better educational opportunities for minority students.
It's heartening to see Chief Minister Mohan Yadav acknowledging the contribution of figures like Rahim and Raskhan. Our country's strength is its composite culture. But I wish the reporting was more balanced - are there any concerns from the community about how the new laws are being implemented? Transparency is welcome, but it must be inclusive.
As someone who studied in a Waqf school in Bhopal, I can say this is long overdue. The mismanagement was so bad that our school couldn't even get proper repairs. If the revenue increases and is used for scholarships like these 849 students got, it's a win-win. Kudos to the Waqf Board for getting the national award! 🇮🇳
The focus on reducing dropout rates among girls is particularly important. In many communities, girls' education gets neglected. If Auqaf-e-Amma initiatives are genuinely helping and the new laws are enabling that, then it's a positive step. I'd like to see more data on how many properties have actually been reclaimed from encroachments.
Only time will tell if these promises translate into real change. We've seen many announcements before. Still, the digitisation part is a solid move - no more 'lost records' excuses. Now we need to ensure that
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