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Uttarakhand shuts down five more madrasas, total closures hit 20 under new education policy
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:35 AM
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The state government has ordered the closure of five additional madrasas, bringing the total number of institutions shut down under the new education regime to 20.
The Uttarakhand government announced the shutdown of five more madrasas as part of the rollout of its new education regime. The decision was taken by the state education department after inspections found the institutions non‑compliant with the revised curriculum standards.
With this action, the tally of madrasas ordered to close in the state has risen to 20 since the policy was introduced earlier this year. Officials said each closure follows a detailed review of the school’s registration, infrastructure and adherence to the state‑approved syllabus.
Authorities have cited irregularities such as lack of recognition, inadequate facilities and failure to adopt the updated teaching framework as the main reasons for the bans. The department has also warned that further non‑compliant institutions will face similar action.
The move has drawn mixed reactions. Some community groups have protested, claiming the closures infringe on religious education rights, while others have welcomed the enforcement of uniform educational standards.
The education department said it will continue inspections across the state and that any legal challenges will be addressed through the appropriate judicial channels.
With this action, the tally of madrasas ordered to close in the state has risen to 20 since the policy was introduced earlier this year. Officials said each closure follows a detailed review of the school’s registration, infrastructure and adherence to the state‑approved syllabus.
Authorities have cited irregularities such as lack of recognition, inadequate facilities and failure to adopt the updated teaching framework as the main reasons for the bans. The department has also warned that further non‑compliant institutions will face similar action.
The move has drawn mixed reactions. Some community groups have protested, claiming the closures infringe on religious education rights, while others have welcomed the enforcement of uniform educational standards.
The education department said it will continue inspections across the state and that any legal challenges will be addressed through the appropriate judicial channels.