Inquire Into Government Recognized Madrasas Admitting Non-Muslim Children: NCPCR To Chief Secretaries

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed an inquiry into all Government Funded/Recognized Madrasas that are admitting Non-Muslim children in States and Union Territories.

The Commission has stated that such inquiry should include physical verification of children attending such Madrasas.

"Conduct a detailed inquiry of all Government Funded/Recognized Madrasas who are admitting Non-Muslim children in your States/UTs. The inquiry should include physical verification of children attending such Madrasas. Subsequent to the inquiry, admit all such children in schools for availing formal education.", the letter by NCPCR read.

NCPCR has stated that it has perused various complaints received by the Commission from different sources, and it noted that children belonging to Non-Muslim community are attending Government funded/ Recognized Madrasas.

"On perusal of various complaints received by the Commission from different sources, it is noted that children belonging to Non-Muslim community are attending Government funded/ Recognised Madrasas. Further, it is also learnt by the Commission that some States/UTs Government/s are providing them with scholarships too. This is a clear cut violation and contravention of Article 28(3) of the Constitution of India that prohibits educational institutions from obligating the children to take part in any religious instruction, without the consent of parent.", NCPCR stated.

The Commission has directed Chief Secretaries of States/UTs to undertake Mapping of all Unmapped Madrasas in the State/UT and admit any/all children into Schools for availing formal education with immediate effect.

The Commission has also sought a copy of the Action Taken Report, after the completion of the action in this regard within 30 days.

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