Under Dr Zakir Hussain Madarasa Modernisation Scheme, this grant will be given to madarasas in 21 Districts. The decision in this regard has been announced through an ordinance. These funds are being distributed in the name of all-round development of minorities, but it has angered the Hindu community.

Maximum madarasas to be modernised in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

According to the data announced by the Government, the maximum number of 103 madarasas in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District will receive a grant of Rs 16,72,000. Following this, 57 madarasas in Nagpur will be given Rs 9,25,000; while 38 madarasas in Thane District will be given Rs 6,16,000. Along with this, madarasas in 21 Districts, like 12 in Mumbai city, 12 in Mumbai suburbs, 3 in Jalgaon, 3 in Kolhapur, 4 in Solapur, 5 in Satara, 6 in Latur, 20 in Beed, 13 in Jalna, 11 in Yavatmal, 7 in Gadchiroli, are in the list.

Funds given to include other subjects in addition to religious education

Through this scheme, not only will religious education be imparted in madarasas, but also science, mathematics, sociology, Hindi, Marathi and English will be taught, and scholarships will be given to students pursuing higher education. The Government argues that this will increase the quality of students in madarasas and provide employment opportunities.