New Delhi, December 7: The ambitious ‘Umeed’ portal, launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the aim of digitizing Waqf properties and ensuring transparency in their management, has been officially closed after the completion of the stipulated deadline. This decision was taken in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives and the Umeed Act, 1995.
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the portal on June 6, 2025. It was formally closed on December 6, 2025, after the completion of the stipulated period of six months.
According to the Ministry, continuous coordination with the states, review meetings, training programs, and secretary-level interventions led to the uploading of Waqf property data on record levels on the portal in the final phase.
According to the latest data recorded on the portal, the total number of Waqf properties uploaded is 517,040, including 216,905 approved properties, 213,941 properties under process/submitted, and 10,869 rejected properties (under verification).
During the portal’s launch, the Ministry’s Secretary, Dr. Chandrashekhar Kumar, held more than 20 review meetings with states and union territories. The Ministry stated that this achievement marks a significant step towards digital, transparent, and integrated management of Waqf properties.
To ensure the national success of this campaign, regular training sessions, workshops, and technical support were provided to the states. Seven regional meetings were also held, including a two-day master trainer workshop in Delhi. In addition, a special helpline was launched within the Ministry to address technical issues.