Uttarakhand orders action against five more madrasas, total cases rise to 20

The Uttarakhand state government has taken action against five additional madrasas, raising the number of institutions under scrutiny to 20 since the implementation of the new education regime. The measures, announced by the state's education department, involve inspections and orders for compliance with the revised curriculum and registration requirements mandated by the National Education Policy and the state's own regulations. Officials said the steps aim to ensure that religious schools adhere to standard educational norms and prevent unregistered institutions from operating. The department has warned that further non‑compliant madrasas may face closure. The move comes amid broader efforts across India to bring madrasas under the mainstream education framework, with several states reviewing the status of such institutions.