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Union Minority Affairs Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar reviewed the UMEED portal's implementation in Maharashtra, urging officials to expedite Waqf property uploads. He also assessed PMJVK projects and directed pending proposals to be submitted within a week. During his visit, he praised the Haj Committee for a smooth 2025 pilgrimage with fewer incidents. Insights from this year’s Haj will enhance future arrangements.

Key Points: Union Secretary Reviews UMEED Portal Implementation in Maharashtra

  • Union Secretary reviews UMEED portal compliance in Maharashtra
  • State officials urged to upload Waqf property details within 6 months
  • Centre considers easing leasing provisions for Waqf properties
  • Haj 2025 praised for improved coordination and fewer incidents
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Union Secretary reviews UMEED portal's implementation in Maharashtra

Union Minority Affairs Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar assesses UMEED portal progress in Maharashtra, streamlining Waqf property management and PMJVK projects.

"Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar encouraged proactive participation and invited suggestions to streamline UMEED implementation. – Official Statement"

Mumbai, June 22

Ahead of the roll out of rules for the Waqf portal, Union Minority Affairs Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar held a review meeting with Maharashtra officials for smooth uploading of details related to properties on UMEED, an official said on Sunday.

Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 (UMEED) Central Portal, launched on June 6, needs the rules to support the statutory requirements.

During the meeting on Saturday, the Secretary encouraged proactive participation and invited suggestions from state authorities to streamline the implementation process.

As per the mandate of the UMEED Portal, details of all registered Waqf properties across India are to be mandatorily uploaded within six months.

Those present in the meeting, chaired by the Union Secretary, included the state secretary, senior officials, and the CEO of the Maharashtra State Waqf Board. This was the Union Secretary’s second such visit following a similar review in Bihar last week.

Secretary Chandra Shekhar Kumar encouraged proactive participation and invited suggestions from state authorities to streamline the implementation process, said an official statement.

The CEO of the Waqf Board requested the Centre to revisit and ease certain leasing provisions related to Waqf properties. The Union Secretary assured that the request will be examined sympathetically, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to empowering Waqf Boards and enhancing Waqf property management.

Apart from reviewing UMEED implementation, the Secretary also assessed the status of projects under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in Maharashtra.

He directed the state officials to submit all pending proposals to the Ministry within one week for necessary action.

Kumar also held a meeting with officials of the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) in Mumbai, congratulating them on the smooth and successful conduct of Haj 2025.

He expressed satisfaction that this year recorded the lowest number of deaths and health-related incidents among Indian Haj pilgrims.

He attributed this achievement to improved coordination between the Ministry, the Haj Committee of India, deputationists, Saudi Arabian authorities, and local support systems.

The Secretary specially acknowledged the effectiveness of the Haj Suvidha App, which played a crucial role in enhancing the pilgrim experience and easing on-ground challenges.

He said that insights from this year's Haj operations will be used to further improve arrangements for Haj 2026.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Good initiative by the government to bring transparency in Waqf property management. Hope this UMEED portal will prevent illegal encroachments and misuse of properties. The six-month deadline seems tight though - hope states get proper technical support 🤞
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Priya M.
As someone from Maharashtra, I appreciate the Secretary's personal visit to review implementation. But why only Waqf properties? Shouldn't all religious properties across faiths have similar transparency measures? Equal rules for all would be more fair.
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Amit S.
The Haj management improvements are commendable! Lowest deaths this year is a big achievement. The Haj Suvidha App should be promoted more - maybe make tutorials in regional languages for elderly pilgrims. More power to our officials working on this 👏
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Sunita R.
While digitization is good, I hope they don't make the portal too complicated for local Waqf board members. Many trustees in smaller towns aren't tech-savvy. Proper training workshops should be organized at district levels.
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Vikram J.
The leasing provisions need careful review. Many Waqf properties are in prime locations but lying unused due to complex rules. If managed properly, these could generate funds for community welfare projects. Good that the Centre is considering this.
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Neha P.
Why is the Secretary reviewing PMJVK projects along with Waqf matters? Both are important but mixing them in same visit might dilute focus. Better to have separate dedicated reviews for different schemes. Just my suggestion for more effective governance.

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