Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Uttarakhand Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Minority Schools
Uttarakhand is creating a new group to oversee schools for minority groups.
This new group, the USAME, replaces the old Madrasa Board and will include members from different communities.
Schools must follow new rules to be recognized, like using bank accounts and not forcing students to join religious activities.
The government can also step in and change things if needed.
The goal is to better manage and regulate these schools.
Uttarakhand's Assembly passed the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education (USAME) Bill, 2025.
The new law replaces the Madrasa Board and brings all minority educational institutions under the USAME.
USAME will consist of 12 members, including academicians, a retired civil servant, and government officials.
Institutions must meet new recognition conditions, including financial transparency and non-compulsory religious activities.
The USAME can cancel recognition for fund misuse or violation of regulations.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand government, minority educational institutions, and the USAME.
- What
- The Uttarakhand government passed the USAME Bill to regulate minority educational institutions.
- When
- The USAME Bill, 2025 was passed recently in the Assembly.
- Where
- Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To regulate and oversee minority educational institutions, ensuring they meet specific standards.
Government
Opposition
Purpose of the Bill
Government
The government aims to regulate minority institutions and address issues.
Opposition
Opposition MLAs protested the bill.
- Event
- Passing of the USAME Bill
- New Authority
- USAME
- Authority Composition
- 12 members
- Replaced Body
- Madrasa Board
- Recognition Requirement
- Adherence to new regulations
- Religious Education
- Can offer additional subjects, conforming to standards
Sources
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New leash on hill state madrasas: Registration panel with space for non-Muslims - Telegraph India
