Key Points
- Ministry of Minority Affairs launches digital accounts module for Waqf institutions nationwide
- Module enables automated calculation of statutory contributions to State Waqf Boards
- System aims to ensure Waqf property income reaches intended beneficiaries including poor and orphans
The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Friday launched a digital accounts and audit module for Waqf institutions, enabling centralised tracking of income and expenditure from Waqf properties across India for the first time.
Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, launched the module on the UMEED Central Portal. UMEED, which stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development, is a government platform designed to digitise the administration of Waqf properties, which are assets donated under Islamic law for charitable purposes.
The accounts module allows Waqf institutions to record financial transactions digitally rather than through manual registers. It also calculates statutory contributions that Waqf institutions must pay to their respective State Waqf Boards and enables payment through the portal itself.
What the Waqf accounts module does
Waqf properties generate income through rent, agricultural produce and other means. Under the Waqf Act, a portion of this income must go to State Waqf Boards, which oversee the administration of these assets. The new module automates this calculation, replacing manual processes that the ministry said were prone to delays and errors.
The system captures details of all income sources and expenditure for each Waqf property. This creates an auditable digital trail that regulators can monitor in real time, according to the ministry.
Waqf properties in India are meant to benefit specific groups: the poor, women and orphans. However, questions about mismanagement and lack of accountability have persisted for decades. The ministry stated that the digital module aims to ensure funds reach their intended beneficiaries.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has been conducting training sessions with State Waqf Boards to ensure adoption of the portal. Help desks have been set up to assist institutions with uploading property and financial data.
Implementation across states
Ministry officials stated that regular review meetings with State Waqf Boards are ongoing to track implementation. The ministry added that technical support teams are working to resolve issues as states migrate to the digital system.
The UMEED portal was established in 2025 as a central database for Waqf properties. The accounts module is the latest addition to the platform, which already includes features for property registration and document management.
The ministry stated that all Waqf institutions will be required to record their financial transactions on the portal. State Waqf Boards will use the system to monitor compliance and collect statutory contributions.
The ministry did not specify a deadline for full implementation. It reiterated that the portal would continue to add features aimed at improving governance of Waqf assets.
Your Questions, Answered
What is the UMEED portal?
UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development. It is a central government portal launched in 2025 to digitise the administration and management of Waqf properties across India.
What does the new accounts module do?
The module enables Waqf institutions to record income and expenditure digitally. It automatically calculates statutory contributions payable to State Waqf Boards and allows payments through the portal.
Who benefits from Waqf properties?
Under Islamic law, Waqf properties are donated for charitable purposes. The income generated is meant to benefit the poor, women and orphans.
Which ministry oversees Waqf institutions in India?
The Ministry of Minority Affairs oversees Waqf administration at the central level. State Waqf Boards manage properties within their respective states.
