Dehradun, April 20 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has abolished the state's Madrasa Board, mandating that all madrasas transition to the Uttarakhand Education Board curriculum by July 2026.

Addressing an event in Haridwar, Dhami called the decision a "historic step" towards updating education to modern standards and warned that institutions found non-compliant will be shut down in an effort to provide equal learning opportunities, regardless of their religious backgrounds.

The announcement received major support from several Hindu religious leaders attending the event. Swami Chidanand Muni praised the move as a way to integrate students into the national mainstream, advocating for a curriculum that balances modern sub...