Sun Dec 14 04:27:11 UTC 2025: Summary:
Uttar Pradesh has become the leading state in India for digitally registering Waqf properties on the central government’s UMEED portal. The state completed the registration of 92,832 properties, including both Sunni and Shia Waqf properties, ahead of the initial deadline set by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs. The initiative aims to improve transparency and prevent misuse of Waqf properties.
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Uttar Pradesh Leads India in Digital Registration of Waqf Properties
Lucknow, December 14, 2025 – Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the frontrunner in the digital registration of Waqf properties across India, according to the State Government. The state successfully registered 92,832 Waqf properties on the central government’s ‘Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED)’ portal, meeting the initial deadline of December 5, 2025, set by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The registered properties include 86,347 Sunni and 6,485 Shia Waqf properties. Officials highlighted that Uttar Pradesh’s achievement represents the highest share of registered Waqf properties nationwide on the UMEED portal.
Government officials attributed the success to dedicated awareness campaigns and administrative support, facilitating timely compliance by Mutawallis (managers of Waqf properties) across various districts. Lucknow leads in the registration of Shia Waqf properties, while Barabanki tops the list for Sunni Waqf properties.
The digital registration initiative is expected to enhance transparency in the management of Waqf properties, prevent misuse, and facilitate their protection and development, officials stated.
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