The Uttarakhand government has directed the district magistrates to conduct a statewide verification of 'madrasas' after social media reports claimed that children from other states were being brought to these institutions. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said strict action would be taken if any irregularities were found.
The state government told the district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital to carry out a detailed investigation into the matter and submit findings to the administration.
Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, asked the district authorities to verify how the children were reaching Uttarakhand and whether their parents or guardians had given proper consent.
Officials will also investigate the role of individuals or organisations involved in bringing these children to the state and examine whether all procedures were followed.
“The safety of children, transparency and adherence to rules are our top priorities. Strict action will be taken if any irregularities are found,” Dhami said. The verification drive aims to establish the factual situation on the ground, after which a detailed report will be submitted to the state government for further action.
According to official data, Uttarakhand, at present, has 452 registered 'madrasas' functioning across different districts of the state. The state government implemented the Uttarakhand Minority Education Act in 2025, under which the existing Madrasa Board will cease to function from July 1, 2026.
Under the new system, all madrasas will be required to obtain affiliation from the Uttarakhand Board of School Education and secure mandatory recognition from the Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority.
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