Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Uttarakhand Seals 250 Illegal Madrasas, Removes Encroachments
The Uttarakhand government has closed more than 250 madrasas that were not following the rules.
They also took back over 10,000 acres of land that was being used illegally.
The Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, said this was done to protect the state's unique culture and keep everything in order.
Additionally, the government is working on ways to handle natural disasters better, like earthquakes and landslides.
They are using new technology and working with different groups to be prepared for these disasters.
Uttarakhand government sealed over 250 illegal madrasas.
Removed encroachments on over 10,000 acres of government land.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized preserving the state's cultural identity.
Government is working on disaster risk reduction and resilience strategies.
Workshop at IIT Roorkee focused on disaster preparedness and early warning systems.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Government, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Sealing of 250 illegal madrasas and removal of encroachments on 10,000 acres of government land
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To preserve cultural identity and maintain law and order
- Number of Sealed Madrasas
- 250
- Land Reclaimed
- 10,000 acres
- Government Body
- Uttarakhand Government
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Disaster Workshop Location
- IIT Roorkee
- Disaster Management Strategy
- 4P Mantra (Predict, Prevent, Prepare, Protect)