CHAIRMAN of Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board Dr Salim Raj paid a courtesy visit to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. During the meeting detailed discussions were held on protection of Waqf properties and issues related to skill development of Muslim youth. While interacting with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Dr Salim Raj briefed about matters related to the Waqf Board.

 

He said that the Chhattisgarh State Waqf Board has completed the process of uploading details of Waqf properties on the ‘Umeed Portal’ and so far more than 95 per cent of the properties are registered on the portal. He further said that this initiative will ensure transparent management of Waqf properties and help society gain greater benefits from these properties.

 

During the meeting, the need for coordination at both Central and State levels for the protection, development and better utilisation of Waqf properties was also discussed. In addition, the Union Minister Kiren Rijiju agreed to the proposal of establishing training centres for skill development of Muslim youth.