Uttarakhand Madrasa Reductions: Only 30 Recognized by Education Department

Sep 18, 2026

Uttarakhand reports nearly forty percent of its historic madrasas are shut, with only thirty recognized by the education department. Official records show four hundred fifty previously registered madrasas, of which one hundred seventy are closed and nineteen remain sealed. The new minority education authority has approved thirty institutions, leaving many pending applications. Authorities monitor compliance and enforce regulatory standards now.

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