Waqf Board Amendments and National Security: Addressing Concerns of Misuse and Oversight

The Waqf system, which manages Islamic endowments, is pivotal in administering charitable assets in India. Issues of financial mismanagement, lack of transparency and potential abuse of Waqf properties have raised concerns and prompted various revisions in Waqf laws. In the past few years, security agencies have issued warnings about the diversion of Waqf funds for nefarious undertakings, like financing terror.

Source: Team DSA

Dr Jyotsana Mishra

The writer is an esteemed academic and researcher, specialising in Defence and Strategic Studies, mainly focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and India’s maritime security. She is the author of a well-regarded book on India’s maritime security challenges, a work that has significantly contributed to the understanding of this complex issue.

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