Preparations underway to abolish Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand Governor Gurmeet Singh approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025, CM Dhami expressed gratitude to the Governor

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Dehradun: Uttarakhand is preparing to abolish the Madrasa Board as part of its efforts to integrate minority educational institutions into the mainstream education system. Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. Once implemented, all madrasas operating in the state will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and affiliate with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.

Madrasa Board to be abolished in Uttarakhand

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Medical Officer, the Madrasa Board is set to be abolished as the state moves towards integrating minority educational institutions into the mainstream education system. Once the bill is implemented, all madrasas operating in the state will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and affiliate with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.

The press release states that with this move, Uttarakhand will become the first state in the country to dissolve its Madrasa Board and bring minority educational institutions into the mainstream education system.

CM Dhami called it a historic step

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this decision as a historic step towards creating a uniform and modern education system in the state. He announced that all minority schools will adopt the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the New Education Policy (NEP 2020) from the July 2026 academic session.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the government’s goal is to ensure that every child in the state, regardless of their class or community, progresses with equal education and equal opportunities. Sharing a post, CM Dhami wrote, “Heartfelt gratitude to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd.) for approving the Minority Education Bill, 2025! With the Honorable Governor’s approval, the path for this bill to become law has been paved.”

New system to be implemented in the state

Under this law, an authority will be established for the education system of minority communities, which will be responsible for granting recognition to minority educational institutions. Additionally, after the bill comes into effect, minority educational institutions like madrasas will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Education Board.