Uttarakhand becomes first state to dissolve Madrasa Board; Governor approves transformative Minority Education Bill

Dehradun: Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to dissolve its Madrasa Board and bring minority educational institutions into the mainstream education framework. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has thanked Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) for approving the Minority Education Bill-2025.

The bill aims to reform the state’s education system, making it uniform, inclusive, and modern.

In a post on X, Dhami said, "Heartfelt thanks to the Honorable Governor @LtGenGurmit ji (Retd.) for granting approval to the Minority Education Bill-2025!"

Madrasas to register, minority schools to affiliate

Under the new law, madrasas must register with the Uttarakhand Board and obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority. Minority educational institutions will be required to affiliate with the Uttarakhand School Education Board to ensure standardised education.

"With the approval of the Honorable Governor, the path for this bill to become law has now been paved. Under this law, an authority will be established for the education system of minority communities, which will handle the task of granting recognition to minority educational institutions. Additionally, after the implementation of this bill, minority educational institutions such as madrasas will be required to obtain recognition from the Uttarakhand Education Board," added CM Dhami.

Curriculum to follow NCF and NEP 2020

The curriculum in minority schools will cover science, mathematics, social sciences, technical education, and vocational training. From the academic session in July 2026, all minority schools will adopt the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the New Education Policy (NEP 2020).

"Undoubtedly, this law will prove helpful in making the education system in the state more transparent, accountable, and qualitative," said CM Dhami.

Historic step for education reform

CM Dhami described the approval of the bill as a historic move towards creating a uniform and modern education system across Uttarakhand, bringing minority institutions into the mainstream.