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Education
Uttarakhand Government Intensifies Crackdown on Unrecognised Madrasas
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 05:18 PM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's administration announced continued steps to shut down unrecognised madrasas across Uttarakhand, citing concerns over unregulated education.
The Uttarakhand state government, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has reiterated its resolve to enforce existing regulations on religious schools that operate without official recognition. Authorities are conducting inspections and issuing closure notices to madrasas that have not been registered under the state's education statutes.
Officials say the move aims to ensure that all educational institutions meet minimum standards for curriculum, infrastructure and teacher qualifications. The administration has warned that non‑compliant madrasas will face legal action, including possible seizure of assets.
The crackdown follows earlier directives issued last year to curb the proliferation of unregistered religious schools, which the government argues could compromise the quality of education and pose security concerns. Stakeholders are urged to seek formal affiliation to continue operating.
Officials say the move aims to ensure that all educational institutions meet minimum standards for curriculum, infrastructure and teacher qualifications. The administration has warned that non‑compliant madrasas will face legal action, including possible seizure of assets.
The crackdown follows earlier directives issued last year to curb the proliferation of unregistered religious schools, which the government argues could compromise the quality of education and pose security concerns. Stakeholders are urged to seek formal affiliation to continue operating.