U.P. govt to conduct survey of unrecognised madrassas
The Hindu
‘It will be done in accordance with the requirement of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights,’ says Minister.
The Uttar Pradesh government will conduct a survey of unrecognised madrassas in the State to gather information about number of teachers, curriculum, and basic facilities available there, among others.
The Minister of State for Minority Affairs Danish Azad Ansari on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, said the State government will conduct the survey in accordance with the requirement of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in connection with the availability of basic facilities to the students in madrassas.
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"The survey will begin soon," the Minister said.
During the survey, details such as name of madrassa and the institution operating it, whether it is running in a private or rented building, number of students studying there, and information regarding facilities of drinking water, toilet, furniture and electricity supply will be collected, Mr. Ansari said.
Information regarding number of teachers in the madrassa, its curriculum, source of income and its affiliation with any non-government organisation (NGO) will also be gathered, he said.
To a question whether the State government would start the process of recognising new madrassas after this survey, the Minister said that at present, the government's aim is to collect information only about unrecognised madrassas.