In a landmark move, Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025, paving the way for the dissolution of the state’s Madrasa Board. With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to abolish the Madrasa Board and integrate minority educational institutions into the mainstream education framework.

Once the law comes into force, all madrasas in the state will be required to secure recognition from the newly constituted Uttarakhand Minority Education Authority and affiliate themselves with the Uttarakhand Board of School Education.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hailed the decision as a “historic step” toward building a uniform and modern education system. Beginning July 2026, all minority schools will adopt the National Curriculum Framework and align with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

“The goal is to ensure that every child in the state — regardless of class or community — progresses with equal education and equal opportunities,” Dhami said.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister thanked the Governor for his approval, noting that the new law would bring “transparency, accountability, and quality” to the state’s education system.