A committee has submitted its report to the state government, proposing changes to teacher qualifications, service rules, disciplinary procedures and appeal mechanisms
LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government is considering a series of significant reforms to the state’s madrasa education system following the submission of a report by the Madrasa Reform Committee.
The proposed changes cover madrasa administration, teacher recruitment, service conditions, disciplinary procedures and accountability mechanisms. Officials are currently examining the recommendations, which have been forwarded to the state government for consideration.
According to sources, the report is being reviewed by the Minority Welfare Department, the Legislative Department and other concerned government agencies. The proposals may be implemented after receiving final approval from the state cabinet.
The recommendations are aimed at making the functioning of madrasas more organised, transparent and accountable. They include changes in recruitment procedures, service regulations and administrative practices.
One of the key proposals under consideration is making a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree mandatory for the appointment of madrasa teachers. The committee has also suggested separate educational qualifications for teachers responsible for modern subjects.
Officials believe such measures could help improve the quality of education in madrasas and provide students with stronger academic opportunities alongside traditional religious studies.
According to sources familiar with the report, the proposed reforms seek to bring greater clarity to rules governing transfers, suspensions and other service-related matters involving madrasa teachers and employees.
The committee has reportedly recommended clearer procedures for disciplinary action against staff members. Under the proposed framework, if disciplinary proceedings are initiated against a teacher or employee, or if a decision is taken to remove an individual from service, the complete record of the proceedings may have to be submitted to the Registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board before the decision can be implemented.
Supporters of the proposal say such a requirement could help prevent arbitrary action and improve oversight in employment-related matters.
The report also proposes giving teachers and employees the right to appeal against disciplinary decisions. Under the suggested mechanism, appeals would be examined and decided within a prescribed period by the Director of Minority Welfare.
Officials believe the provision could offer employees an additional layer of protection and help address complaints against decisions taken by madrasa management committees.
Sources said the government is also considering amendments to the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004 and the Uttar Pradesh Non-Government Arabic and Persian Madrasa (Recognition, Administration and Service) Rules, 2016.
If approved, the changes could affect the administrative, academic and service-related structure of recognised madrasas across the state.
The proposed reforms come at a time when discussions about the future direction of madrasa education continue in Uttar Pradesh. Supporters of reform argue that improving governance, teacher qualifications and accountability can strengthen educational standards. At the same time, madrasa organisations are expected to closely examine any amendments affecting the traditional structure and functioning of these institutions.
The state government has not yet announced a final decision on the recommendations. Officials indicated that discussions among the concerned departments are continuing, and the proposals will be considered before any legislative or administrative action is taken.
Until the Cabinet takes a final decision, the recommendations remain proposals and have not yet become part of the law. However, the report signals the possibility of some of the most significant changes to Uttar Pradesh’s madrasa administration and service framework in recent years.
