A total of 6,436 unrecognized madrasas have been identified in the state so far, and 5,170 madrasas have been surveyed, said State Minority Welfare Minister Dharampal Singh.
He stated that the time period for the survey of unrecognized madrasas of the state has been extended till October 20. “The data of the survey will be made available to the government by November 15, 2022, by the district magistrate. The last date has been extended as some reports were not received,” he said.
Once the survey is conducted, the report will be handed over to the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) after which ADM will present the consolidated statements to the District Magistrates (DMs).
As a political row has erupted over the survey, Singh clarified that the survey is being conducted in view of providing quality and better education for the children of minority communities. Earlier, the UP government had declared to conduct a survey in unrecognised madrassas to ascertain information on the number of students, teachers, curriculum and affiliation with any non-government organisation.
The survey of unrecognized Madrassas is conducted to ensure the basic facilities of the students of Madrassas. Danish Azad Ansari, Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Waqf Department had earlier said that the order also holds to give maternity leave and child care leave to women employees working in Madrassas in the light of the rules applicable in the Department of Secondary Education and Basic Education.
The government has also ordered holding a survey of unrecognised Madrassas by October 5. The teams will constitute officials of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSA) and District Minority Officers.
Moreover, it was ordered that in case of a disputed management committee or in case of the death of any employee in aided Madrassas, a post-facto approval for appointment by the principal Madrassas and District Minority Welfare Officer in the dependent quota of the deceased and the existence of a valid management committee has to be sought.