U'khand passes Minority Education Bill, Madrasa Board to be abolished
Uttarakhand government passed the State Authority for Minority Education (USAME) Act, 2025, to abolish the existing Madrasa Board and bring all minority-run educational institutions under a new authority. Under the Act, institutions must be recognised by USAME. They will follow its curricula, cannot compel participation in religious activities, and may lose recognition for violations.