UP Govt to Revise Madarsa Act, 2004
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News | UP Govt to revise the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. |
| Purpose | To restrict the Act's coverage to madrasas offering education up to Class 12 and exclude higher-level education. |
| Key Changes | - Madrasas will no longer offer higher-level religious degrees like Kamil and Fazil. |
| - Focus on combining religious teachings with a standard secular curriculum for secondary education. | |
| Impact on Degrees | Degrees like Kamil and Fazil will lose recognition under the revised Act. |
| Supreme Court Judgment | Upheld the constitutional validity of the 2004 Act, overturning the Allahabad HC verdict. |
| Objective | Enhance the quality and oversight of madrasa education and ensure a balanced education. |
| Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education | Established under the 2004 Act to regulate establishment, recognition, curriculum, and administration of madrasas. |