New Delhi: In a major step towards digitising Waqf property management, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new modules on the UMEED Central Portal on 30th January 2026. The Survey Module and Waqf Property Lease Management Module aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing Waqf assets across…
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Mumbai Training Readies Haj Inspectors for Pilgrim Welfare, 2026
Mumbai: A two-day training programme aimed at strengthening preparedness and operational efficiency of State Haj Inspectors (SHIs) commenced at Haj House, Mumbai, on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Haj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme, scheduled for January 24 and 25, has been designed to comprehensively equip…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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UMEED Portal Uploads End After 6-Month Drive
The six-month nationwide exercise to upload and verify Waqf properties on the UMEED Central Portal officially concluded on 6 December 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to digitise and streamline Waqf property records. The portal, launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju on 6 June…
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HCoI Pushes Digital, Transparent Systems for Haj 2026
The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) held a day-long national conference on November 22, 2025, to map out preparations for Haj 2026, with the Ministry of Minority Affairs directing a rapid digital overhaul, stronger financial transparency and enhanced pilgrim services. The meeting, chaired by Secretary Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, set…
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New Haj House in Navi Mumbai to Enhance Pilgrim Facilities
In a major milestone for India’s Haj pilgrims, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has initiated the construction of a new Haj House at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The project is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize Haj infrastructure and ensure better facilities and services for pilgrims. Secretary Reviews Site…