Dehradun: In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun, the “Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Recognition Rules-2026” were approved. Under the new system, the recognition process for madrasas and other minority educational institutions operating in the state will be brought under a new framework.
According to the government’s decision, the current Madrasa Board will be dissolved from July 1, 2026, and the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education (USAME) will take over its functions. This authority will handle matters related to recognition, monitoring, and regulation of minority educational institutions in the state.
Under the new arrangement, registered madrasas in the state will first have to obtain affiliation from the Uttarakhand Education Board. After that, they will need recognition from the new authority. The government said this move will ensure transparency, accountability, and academic quality in the education system.
The rules include Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities under the minority category. Institutions will have to apply for recognition through an online process. Recognition will remain valid for three academic years, and timely renewal will be mandatory.
According to the government, institutions will be reviewed on the basis of their academic system, land-related documents, financial status, staff qualifications, and commitment to maintaining social harmony. The authority will also have the power to conduct inspections whenever necessary.
Chief Minister Dhami said that the state government is committed to providing better and modern education to all citizens. Social Welfare and Minority Welfare Minister Khajan Das described the move as an important step toward improving the education system and ensuring institutional transparency.
