Dehradun: Arunoday Times
Uttarakhand’s madrasa education system is set to undergo a major transition as the Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board will officially cease to exist on June 30, 2026. From July 1, the responsibility for recognition, regulation, curriculum, and administration of registered madrasas will be transferred to the State Minority Educational Authority.
According to official figures, Uttarakhand has 452 registered madrasas. The state government has described the move as a significant education reform aimed at bringing madrasa education closer to the mainstream by introducing NCERT-based curriculum alongside religious studies.
The transition, however, presents several challenges. Authorities will have to ensure that all registered institutions comply with the new academic and administrative requirements while safeguarding the education of thousands of students enrolled in these institutions.
The future of nearly 500 unregistered madrasas also remains a key concern. Over the past year and a half, the government has taken action against several institutions operating without registration. Officials are expected to continue monitoring and enforcing compliance after the new system comes into effect.
Districts including Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Dehradun, which have the highest concentration of madrasas, will remain under special administrative focus during the transition.
Another major challenge is the availability of qualified teachers for modern subjects such as Science and Mathematics, along with improving infrastructure including classrooms, libraries, and laboratories in institutions that currently lack adequate facilities.
The government has assured that no student’s education will be disrupted during the transition. It says arrangements are being made to ensure a smooth process for registration, examinations, certification, and implementation of the revised curriculum.
Minority Department Special Secretary Parag Madhukar stated that preparations have been completed ahead of the board’s dissolution and that institutions have been given sufficient time to register under the new framework. Minority Department Director Deepti Singh also emphasized that the reform has been planned keeping students’ academic future in mind.
With the new system scheduled to begin on July 1, the effectiveness of the reform will depend on timely implementation of registration, curriculum changes, teacher availability, and institutional oversight. The coming weeks are expected to be crucial in determining the success of Uttarakhand’s new madrasa education framework.
