**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 1795 in Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in West Bengal. It confirms that the Union Government has not received any official communication from the West Bengal Government indicating non-implementation. The document outlines measures taken by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to facilitate the implementation of the amended act, including the launch of the UMEED Central Portal–2025 and support mechanisms to ensure that all details of waqf properties are registered by 06.12.2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Implementation Status:**
* The Union Government has not received any official communication from West Bengal indicating non-implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
* The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 as amended in 2025, came into force on 8th April 2025.
* **UMEED Central Portal–2025:**
* The Ministry launched the UMEED Central Portal–2025 on 6th June 2025 for management of waqf properties.
* Under Section 3B of the Act, details of Waqf properties must be filed on the portal by 06.12.2025.
* **Support and Training:**
* The Ministry has been providing continuous technical and administrative support.
* Two rounds of consultative meetings with State/UT Waqf Boards were held.
* A national workshop-cum-training program was organized on 26th –27th May 2025.
* Helpdesk support is available via a toll-free number (1800-11-0150) and email (support-umeed@gov.in).
* A User Manual and demonstration videos are available on the UMEED Portal.
* **Progress and Statistics:**
* As of 06.12.2025, 517,082 existing Waqf properties have been initiated on the Portal.
* 216,937 properties have been validated and approved.
**Impact Analysis**
**State/UT Waqf Boards**
*Impact:* Responsible for the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, within their respective jurisdictions. They must provide necessary data and cooperate with the central government to facilitate the management of waqf properties.
*Action Required:* Must ensure all waqf properties under their purview are registered on the UMEED Central Portal–2025 by 06.12.2025. They should also train their staff and Mutawallis for efficient data entry and utilize the support services provided by the Ministry.
**Mutawallis (Managers of Waqf Properties)**
*Impact:* Directly involved in providing accurate and timely information about waqf properties under their management. Compliance with the Act and the UMEED Portal is essential.
*Action Required:* Must ensure that all required details of the waqf property are accurately filed on the UMEED Central Portal–2025 by the deadline.
**Ministry of Minority Affairs**
*Impact:* Oversees the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 and provides necessary support, training, and resources to State/UT Waqf Boards. They are responsible for addressing any challenges and ensuring the smooth functioning of the UMEED Central Portal–2025.
*Action Required:* Continue providing technical and administrative support, monitor the progress of data entry on the UMEED Central Portal–2025, and address any grievances or issues raised by stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: The primary subject of the policy, concerning amendments related to Waqf properties.
UMEED Central Portal-2025: A central portal launched by the Ministry for the management of waqf properties, as mandated by the Waqf Act.
Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995: The original act which was amended in 2025, providing the legal framework for Waqf management.
Ministry of Minority Affairs: The central ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Waqf Act and the UMEED portal.
West Bengal: The state where the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 is being discussed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1795
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025
NON‑IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAQF (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 IN WEST
BENGAL
1795. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be please to State:-
(a) whether the Union Government has received any official or public statement from the
Government of West Bengal indicating that the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 will not be
implemented in the State and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether any formal communication or resolution has been submitted by the West Bengal
Government to the Union Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the
nature, date and content of such communication;
(c) whether any consultations or correspondence have taken place between the Union and the
State Governments to address this matter and if so, the details thereof along with the outcome of
such discussions; and
(d) whether the Union Government intends to ensure implementation of the amended Act in
West Bengal and if so, the measures taken/being taken in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)
(a) to (c) No Sir.
(d) The Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995 as
amended in 2025, came into force on 8th April 2025, and as per section 3(ka) of the Act, the
Ministry launched the UMEED Central Portal–2025 on 6th June 2025 for management of waqf.
The statutory mandate under Section 3B of the Act, required to file the details of the waqf and
the property dedicated to the waqf on UMEED Central Portal-2025 within six months i.e. upto
06.12.2025.
To ensure smooth implementation, the Ministry has been extending continuous technical
and administrative support to facilitate this process. Two rounds of consultative meetings were
held on 28th Feb, 2025 and 8th May, 2025 with State/UT Waqf Boards to demonstrate the
prototype and incorporate feedback.A national workshop-cum-training programme was organised on 26th –27th May 2025 in
which around 140 Master Trainers from various State/UT Waqf Boards were trained, who in turn
are tasked with training of Mutawallis and district-level officers. In addition, senior technical and
administrative teams were deputed, and state level zonal review meetings were held across the
country, wherein a meeting was held on 09.09.2025 at Guwahati (Assam) with the Assam,
Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya Waqf Boards, including West Bengal Waqf Board
representatives.
To further facilitate the uploading process and to address any technical or procedural
challenges faced by users, a Helpdesk has also been set up with toll-free number (1800-11-0150)
and an email address (support-umeed@gov.in). The Helpdesk is being jointly monitored by the
Portal's Helpdesk Team and the Technical Team of the Ministry to ensure quick turnaround time
in resolving grievances. In addition, User Manual along with demonstration videos were also
uploaded on the UMEED Portal (https://umeed.minorityaffairs.gov.in/) to provide on-hand
assistance, clarifications, and a step-by-step roadmap for the uploading process, making the
system more user-friendly and accessible.
Following the launch of the UMEED Central Portal on 06.06.2025, the initial pace of
onboarding existing Waqf properties was slow, with only 61 entries in June 2025. However, after
zonal review meetings, field visits by the Secretary (MA), and sustained follow-up through
communications and video conferences with all 32 State Waqf Board and resolution of
grievances through helpdesk, data entry improved substantially. By 06.12.2025, a total of
5,17,082 existing Waqf properties had been initiated by Makers on the Portal, of which 2,16,937
are validated and approved by Approvers.”
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