Archive · 17 Jan 2026

Uttarakhand Seals 250 Illegal Madrasas, Removes Encroachments

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.

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