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Assam Cabinet approves proposal to shut state-run madrassas, Sanskrit tols
There are 610 state-run madrassas across Assam and the government has been spending Rs 260 crore annually for these institutes. PTI
There are 610 state-run madrassas across Assam
The Assam cabinet, on December 13, approved a proposal to close down all government-run madrassas and Sanskrit tols (schools). A Bill on this will be tabled during the upcoming winter session of the Assam Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said on December 13.
“Existing laws related to madrassas and Sanskrit tols will be repealed. A bill will be introduced in the next session of the Assembly,” Patowary, who is also the spokesperson of the Assam government, said.