Question- In which of the following states the proposal to teach Sanskrit in the madarsas as an alternative subject has been approved?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Telangana
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- In January 2018, a lower committee of Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board (UMEB) approved the proposal related to teaching Sanskrit as an alternative subject in the madarsas of the state.
- Committee also for teaching computer science as an alternative subject.
- The six-member committee of the Board has approved the proposal related to these two subjects.
- This proposal will be sent to the High Level committee of the Board for approval.
- A few days ago Uttarakhand Madrasa Welfare Society had approached the state government to include Sanskrit as a subject.
- This decision has been taken after the request of social institution Madrasa Welfare Society of Uttarakhand (Madrasa MWSU).
- MWMU operates 207 madrassas across the state, in which about 25 thousand students are learning.
- At present, students in the madarsas of the state are taught Mathematics, Science, Ayush and Social Science as an optional subject.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttarakhand-madrasas-to-teach-sanskrit/article22422556.ece
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttarakhand-madrassas-to-teach-sanskrit-5020801/
http://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-madrasas-plan-to-take-up-sanskrit-as-a-subject-for-muslim-students/story-oNypvDuUh6H3CqDXyCjQpJ.html