Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
On April 5, 2025, the President gave assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially renamed the UMEED Act — Unified Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development. It replaces the 1995 framework and repeals the colonial-era Mussalman Waqf Act, 1923.
Key Provision
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Property Verification
Prevents arbitrary property declarations by requiring strict verification and stakeholder consultation, especially for
Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana
The Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana was inaugurated in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural labourers and vulnerable communities for livelihood support.
Key Features of the Scheme
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Launch Place
The scheme was inaugurated in Raipur.
Target Beneficiaries
Covers over 5.