A significant step has been taken in Uttarakhand towards integrating minority educational institutions into the mainstream education system. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025, which will lead to the dissolution of the Madarsa Board upon its implementation.
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has taken a historic step towards bringing about a major change in the state's education system. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the ‘Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025’, paving the way for the abolition of the Madarsa Board in the state.
Upon the implementation of this bill, all Madarsas and other minority educational institutions operating in Uttarakhand will now seek recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and will be required to affiliate with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE). The government states that the objective of this step is to integrate minority education into the mainstream modern education system.
Madarsa Board to be abolished in the state
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), preparations to abolish the Madarsa Board in the state are complete. After the implementation of the new bill, all Madarsas operating in the state will have to affiliate with the State Education Board. This will not only lead them to adopt a curriculum similar to general schools but also ensure that students receive all the benefits of the modern education system.
The press release states that Uttarakhand will become the first state in the country to dissolve its Madarsa Board and incorporate minority educational institutions into the mainstream education system.
CM Dhami says, 'This is a historic step towards equitable and modern education'
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this decision as a historic and reformative initiative in the state's education sector. He stated that the government's objective is to create an equitable and quality education system free from discrimination among any class or community. CM Dhami said,
'Heartfelt gratitude to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh Ji, who has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill-2025. Following this decision, all children in Uttarakhand will now receive equal education and equal opportunities, regardless of their class or community.'
Dhami also announced that from the academic session of July 2026, all minority schools will adopt the ‘National Curriculum Framework (NCF)’ and the ‘New Education Policy (NEP 2020)’. The objective of this is to guide students towards employment-oriented, technical, and modern subjects.
What will change under the new system
Under the new law, a “Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority” will be established in the state. This authority will be responsible for granting recognition to all minority educational institutions, monitoring their operations, and ensuring the quality of education. Under the bill, it will be mandatory for every Madarsa to seek affiliation with the state board.
- Along with religious education, core subjects like Science, Mathematics, Language, and Social Sciences will be taught.
- Educational institutions will have to develop their structure in line with nationally recognized curricula.
- Provisions to ensure transparency, financial discipline, and equal opportunities in educational institutions are also included.
- With this change, Uttarakhand aims to realize ‘Modern Education for All’.
Education experts believe that this step will bring standardization to education in the state and provide more employment opportunities to students. This will also enable students from minority communities to advance in mainstream competition.
