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Bengal to Shut Down 250 Madrasas Due to Low Enrollment, Poor Infrastructure
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News18•23-09-2026, 22:15
Bengal to Shut Down 250 Madrasas Due to Low Enrollment, Poor Infrastructure
- •The West Bengal Cabinet decided to gradually close 250 government-recognized private madrasas with low student enrollment and inadequate infrastructure.
- •These madrasas will operate until December to accommodate current students before permanent closure.
- •The decision follows a state-wide survey that identified several institutions lacking requisite approvals and basic infrastructure, leading to the closure of 252 unauthorized madrasas and show-cause notices for 100 others.
- •The Cabinet also approved the recruitment of approximately 1.51 lakh personnel across various government departments, including 16,000 in the state and Kolkata police.
- •Other approvals include setting up a new correctional home in Purba Medinipur, granting separate departmental status to AYUSH, and increasing grants for Ashram hostels.
Key Questions Answered
The West Bengal Cabinet took an in-principle decision to close down 250 private madrasas due to very low or negligible student enrolment and inadequate infrastructure.
These institutions will be allowed to continue holding classes until December to protect the interests of the handful of students currently enrolled, after which they will close.
The council of ministers cleared a proposal for the recruitment of around 1.51 lakh personnel across various government departments, which includes 16,000 personnel in the state and Kolkata police.
