The BJP-led government of Pushkar Singh Dhami has intensified its scrutiny of madrassas in Uttarakhand, with authorities freezing funds for 23 madrassas in Haridwar district after alleged irregularities were found during an investigation.
The action comes shortly after the state government decided to dissolve the Uttarakhand Madrassa Board and replace it with a new Minority Education Authority Board, a move that has sparked fresh political and social debate in the state.
Officials said the crackdown is part of a wider effort to ensure “transparency, accountability and proper regulation” in minority educational institutions.
Funds Frozen After Probe Into Madrassas
According to Haridwar district officials, an investigation was carried out into 131 madrassas linked to a government nutrition scheme for children. During the probe, authorities allegedly found several irregularities related to records, attendance and operational procedures.
District Education Officer Amit Nand said that 121 madrassa operators attended a review meeting called by the administration, while 10 institutions reportedly asked to shut down the nutrition scheme on the same day, raising suspicion among officials.
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