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Major reforms needed in madrasa education: Yogi

Major reforms needed in madrasa education: Yogi

Lucknow, Apr 25 (UNI) In a push for reforms in Madrasa Education System in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday highlighted the need for strict compliance with infrastructural standards before granting official recognition to any madrasa in the state.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the current state of madrasa education, the CM underlined the importance of ensuring that madrasas do not remain limited to religious teachings alone. "Students studying in madrasas should have access to the full spectrum of modern education," he said.
He said that the objective of the government is to bring reforms and to bring madrasa education into the mainstream through innovation and inclusiveness, so that every section of the society can get equal opportunities and quality education.

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