New Delhi, June 25: The central government is planning to revamp madrassa education across the nation. A series of steps, to upgrade the quality of learning imparted in the Muslim institutes, will be implemented under the Scheme to Provide Quality Education in Madrasas (SPQEM), said reports citing HRD Ministry sources.

The Centre has asked state governments to submit their suggestions for revamping the madrassa education. Based upon the recommendations made by the states, along with the Budget allocated for Minority Affairs, the HRD Ministry will roll-out its policy in the near-future.

Two key rulings which are likely to be issued by the HRD Ministry, reported News 18, is the mandatory affiliation of madrassas to the state education board, along with compulsory geo-tagging to avail funds for teachers' payment.

For physical-tracing via the Global Positioning System (GPS), the HRD Ministry has made it mandatory for madrassas to submit an unique identification authority. In the past year, funds meant for teachers' honorarium under SPQEM were reportedly delayed in madrassas which were not geo-tagged.

Under the SPQEM, Madrassas are to be accorded with enhanced funds for teaching of Science, Mathematics, Language and Social Studies as compulsory subjects, along with the theological discourse.

The Madrassas have also been encouraged to link with the National Institute for Open Schooling (NIOS), which will grant the students a formal certificate after completion of Classes 5, 8, 10 and 12.

Through or NIOS or State Education Board linkage, students in Madrassa would be able to pursue higher education in various realms, including Science, Commerce, Arts and Polytechnic courses.

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