Lok Sabha Question No. 178 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-24
Subject: Waqf Boards
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.178 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.02.2016

## Waqf Boards

## 178. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has formulated any scheme for the modernisation and giving more rights to the Waqf Boards in the country;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the amount likely to be spent thereon by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a) This  Ministry  formulated  two  Plan  Schemes  for  the  modernisation  of  the Waqf Boards in the countrynamely (i) Computerisation of records of State Waqf Boards and (ii) Strengthening of State Waqf Boards.
- (b) and (c) The brief details of schemes are given as under:
- (i) Computerisation of records of State Waqf Boards: The main objectives of the  scheme  are  to  streamline  record  keeping,  introduce  transparency  and  to computerize the functions /process of the Waqf Boards. A Web-based software application for Waqf Management System of India (WAMSI) consists of the (a) Properties  Registration  Management  (b)    Muttawalli  Returns  Management  (c) Leasing of Properties Management and (d) Litigations Tracking  Management modules are in operations under the scheme. Under the scheme, the financial assistance is provided for computerization of Waqf records of the State/UT Waqf Boards. The Scheme is implemented through Central Waqf Council. An amount of  Rs.19.18 crore has been released to the State Waqf Boards, Central Waqf Council and National Informatics Centre since inception of the scheme.
- (ii) Strengthening of State Waqf Boards: This scheme was launched in 201314.  The  Plan  scheme  for  strengthening  of  State  Waqf  Boards  has  been formulated to strengthen the Waqf Boards resulting a more transparent and accountable  administration  and  management  of  their  waqf  properties  and allow  improvement  in  income  generation  attaining  self-sufficiency.    This would also help them in removal of encroachment from waqf properties by strengthening their enforcement wing.

The Central assistance would be provided during the 12th Plan period, i.e. during  the  period  the  State  Waqf  Boards  are  expected  to  become  selfsufficient  with  surplus  income  generation.    Further,  such  funds  would  be provided subject to certain conditions that will ensure that the functioning and institutional capacity of  the  State  Waqf  Boards  improve  their  income generation and become self-sufficient. Improvement in their capabilities will facilitate enhancement in their income that will reduce, and over the period of time, eliminate their dependence on outside financial support.  The National Waqf  Development  Corporation  Ltd.  (NAWADCO)  is  the  Implementing Agency.  An  amount  to  the  tune  of  Rs.8.52  crore  has  been  released  to NAWADCO  since  inception  of  the  scheme  for  providing  the  funds  to State/UT Waqf Boards.

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