Uttarakhand to repeal madrassa Act, new law to cover all minority institutions
Uttarakhand's cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, extending minority status benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions, a first in the country. This legislation, set to be introduced in August, will replace existing Madrassa education laws and establish the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority to oversee education quality and ensure equal opportunities.
Uttarakhand's cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, extending minority status benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions, a first in the country. This legislation, set to be introduced in August, will replace existing Madrassa education laws and establish the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority to oversee education quality and ensure equal opportunities. What's Your Reaction?
