Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday announced that the Uttarakhand Minority Education Act has come into force. With the new law taking effect, the state has repealed the Madrasa Education Board Act and the Rules for Recognition of Non-Government Arabic-Persian Madrasas, as per the Chief Minister's Office.
Dhami said the state government, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working to build an education system that is modern, transparent, accountable and focused on quality. He said the aim is to strengthen education while promoting the values of nation-building.
Dhami said the new law will introduce a common and transparent system for granting recognition to all minority educational institutions across the state. He added that the government's goal is to provide every child with modern education, along with knowledge of science, technology, practical skills and Indian values. He said this will help prepare students to contribute to a developed Uttarakhand and a developed India. He added that the government will continue working towards this vision.
Earlier on Monday, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 17 development projects worth Rs 123.79 crore during an event in Champawat. Eight completed projects worth Rs 27.79 crore were inaugurated, while work began on nine new projects valued at Rs 96 crore.
Dhami also inaugurated the Jim Corbett Trail, which has been developed at a cost of Rs 3.49 crore. The project includes construction and renovation work at several sites in the district linked to Jim Corbett. He also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new City Centre at the Champawat Bus Station Roadways area.
During the event, the Chief Minister met and interacted with priests, paramilitary personnel, young people, public representatives, traders, dhaba owners, Swachhagrahis, teachers, entrepreneurs, women from self-help groups, taxi union members, bank employees, Bar Association members, members of the media and people from different sections of society.
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