Historic Move in Uttarakhand: Madarsa Board Abolished, One Education for All! ✨
In a bold and unprecedented decision, Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to abolish its Madrasa Board, setting the stage for a massive educational transformation! Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) has officially approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill 2025, merging all minority-run schools, including madrasas, under the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.
This means that for the first time, students from madrasas will study the same modern curriculum as everyone else — math, science, computer education, English, and more, alongside their religious studies. The aim? To bridge the gap and ensure equal educational standards across every community.
Under this new law, the state will form a powerful new body, the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority, which will monitor, regulate, and recognize all minority educational institutions. Every school will now follow the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), ensuring quality and consistency.
But that’s not all — this move also replaces the old Madrasa Education Board Act 2016, marking the end of a dual system. The focus now shifts to modernisation with inclusion, giving every child — regardless of faith — a fair shot at success in a competitive world.
While supporters call it a revolutionary reform that promotes equality and opportunity, critics fear it may affect traditional religious autonomy. Yet, one thing is clear — this step has sparked a nationwide conversation about how India’s education system can evolve to unite, not divide.
In simple words: Uttarakhand just made history. From separate boards to one system, from tradition to transformation — this is not just an education reform, it’s a vision for a modern, united India.
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