India First | Lucknow | Raghvendra Tripathi |
Overview:
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is set to implement sweeping reforms in the state’s madrasa education system. The aim is to integrate modern education with traditional religious studies and bring madrasa students into the mainstream, ensuring better career and educational opportunities.
Key Reforms Proposed :
• Curriculum Overhaul
• Curriculum Overhaul
• NCERT syllabus will be mandatory for Classes 1–3; SCERT syllabus for Classes 4–8 in all recognised madrasas.
• Hindi and English will be compulsory subjects up to Class 10.
• Science and computer education will be introduced, with mandatory labs in every madrasa.
• For Class 12, subjects like commerce, agriculture, and sports education will be included.
• Infrastructure and Affiliation Norms
• Strict infrastructural requirements for affiliation: minimum number of classrooms, drinking water, library, washrooms, and proper furniture.
• All marksheets will be digitised for transparency and easy verification.
• Teacher and Staff Reforms
• Updated eligibility criteria for teachers and non-teaching staff to match the new curriculum.
• Transparent and fair teacher selection process.
• Training programmes for teachers to equip them with modern teaching methods and digital tools.
• Administrative Changes
• Structural overhaul of the UP Madrasa Board for efficient management.
• A high-level committee, chaired by the Director of Minority Welfare, will oversee and recommend reforms.
Objective:
The government’s stated goal is to ensure madrasa students receive quality, employment-oriented education without compromising religious values, aligning with the New Education Policy 2020.
Reactions :
While many educationists support the inclusion of modern subjects, concerns remain about maintaining the autonomy of religious education as protected by Article 30 of the Constitution.
Conclusion :
These reforms represent the most comprehensive attempt yet to modernise madrasa education in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to balance tradition with the demands of contemporary society
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