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Chhattisgarh Waqf Board Chief Dr, Salim Raj – Photo Credit -Social Media (File Photo)
Says a unified education authority would promote mainstream learning, skill development and greater educational opportunities for minority communities.
Key Factors
- Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chief proposes abolishing the Madrasa Board.
- Calls for setting up a Minority Education Authority.
- Proposal aims to strengthen mainstream, technical and vocational education.
- Envisions better implementation of scholarships and government education schemes.
- Any change would require approval by the state government and due legislative or administrative process.
Raipur: In a significant policy proposal, the Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Waqf Board Dr. Salim Raj has called for the abolition of the state’s Madrasa Board and advocated the establishment of a Minority Education Authority to oversee and promote educational development among minority communities.
The proposal is aimed at creating a more comprehensive institutional framework that would focus on mainstream education, vocational training, modern curricula and skill development while ensuring that minority students receive quality educational opportunities aligned with contemporary academic standards.
According to the Waqf Board chief, a Minority Education Authority would have a broader mandate than the existing Madrasa Board, enabling it to address the educational needs of all minority communities rather than limiting its scope to madrasa education alone.
He argued that the proposed authority could facilitate better coordination with government education schemes, improve infrastructure, enhance access to scholarships and encourage professional and technical education among minority youth.
The proposal also emphasises the need to integrate modern subjects such as science, mathematics, information technology and vocational education with traditional learning so that students are better equipped for higher education and employment opportunities.
The recommendation has sparked discussion on the future of minority education in the state. Supporters believe such a reform could broaden educational access and improve academic outcomes, while any structural changes would ultimately require consideration and approval by the state government in accordance with existing laws and policies.
If pursued, the proposal would represent a significant shift in the governance of minority education in Chhattisgarh, with the focus moving from institution-specific regulation to a wider educational development framework.
