Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to pass the Minority Education Act. With this, madrasas and other minority-run schools will come under one system.
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to pass the Minority Education Act. With this, madrasas and other minority-run schools will come under one system. The Madrasa Education Board will be abolished by July 1, 2026, bringing big changes to education. Once the Bill comes into effect, all madrasas operating in the state will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and affiliate themselves with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the decision as historic, stating that it will bring revolutionary changes in the field of education in Uttarakhand. He said, our goal is that every child in the state, regardless of their class or community, should progress with equal education and opportunities. He further informed that starting from the academic session in July 2026, all minority schools will provide education based on the national curriculum and the New Education Policy. This will not only raise the standard of education but also give students the opportunity to be part of the mainstream.