Uttarakhand madrasas to add Sanskrit to align with mainstream education
Uttarakhand Madrasa Board is planning to introduce Sanskrit as an optional subject over 400 madrasas in the state as mentioned in an official notice.
This plan, still under consideration, aligns with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's vision to bring madrasa students into mainstream education.
Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, the board’s chairman, revealed that a proposal is being prepared, and once approved by the state government, this significant step could become a reality.
MODERNISING MADRASA EDUCATION
The idea of offering Sanskrit in madrasas complements the broader vision of modernising their curriculum.
Shadab Shams, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, has been advocating for "modern madrasas" since taking office in 2022. He stressed the importance of balancing religious education with subjects like science and computers.
