Question : SUBJECTS TAUGHT IN MADARSAS



(a) the number of Madarsas in the country alongwith the names of subjects taught there;

(b) the number of Madarsas given financial assistance by the Government during each of the last three years State-wise;

(c) whether any guidelines has been issued about the medium of instruction to be followed and subjects to be taught in these Madarsas;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a): Based on available information the number of Madarsas in the country is indicated in Annexure- I.The details regarding all the subjects being taught in them is not maintained centrally.

(b): A statement indicating the grants released to States and the number of Madarsas benefited is at Annexure-II.

(c): No, Sir.

(d): Not applicable.

(e): The introduction of modern subjects like Science, Mathematics and English, under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Area Intensive and Madrasa Modernisation Programme is only in respect of those Madarsas , which come forward voluntarily to do so.