diff --git a/pom/project.xml b/pom/project.xml
index eeb5122c..ac1d0c43 100644
--- a/pom/project.xml
+++ b/pom/project.xml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
   <id>maven-pom-plugin</id>
   <name>Maven POM Plugin</name>
   <currentVersion>1.5</currentVersion>
-  <description/>
+  <description>Basic validation and updating mechanisms for your Project Object Model.</description>
   <shortDescription>Check Project Object Model</shortDescription>
   <versions>
     <version>