Big Relief for 22,000 UP Madrasa Teachers Yogi Adityanath Orders Adjustment Roadmap to Secure Jobs

Following the closure of the Madrasa Modernization Scheme, the Uttar Pradesh government is moving to reintegrate thousands of unemployed teachers into the education system.In a significant move that brings hope to thousands of educators, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive adjustment roadmap for approximately 22,000 madrasa teachers who lost their jobs recently. These teachers were part of the Madrasa Modernization Scheme, which was discontinued after the central government stopped its funding.The Decision: Why CM Yogi Intervened?During a high-level review meeting, CM Yogi highlighted the contribution of these teachers. He noted that since the scheme's inception in 1995, these educators have played a vital role in integrating modern subjects like English, Hindi, Science, and Mathematics into the traditional madrasa curriculum.Danish Azad Ansari, the Minister of State for Minority Welfare, stated:"The Chief Minister has clearly said that these 22,000 teachers will not be deprived of their rights. We are exploring every possible way to adjust them back into the madrasa education system."Background: The Funding CrisisThe Madrasa Modernization Scheme was originally a 100% centrally funded project.Pay Scale: Teachers were receiving a monthly honorarium ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 based on their qualifications.The Shift: Later, during the SP government, the state began contributing its share, increasing the overall pay.The Shutdown: However, for the past two years, funding from the center ceased, leaving these teachers without salaries and eventually leading to the scheme's closure in 2023-24.Teachers’ Association Welcomes the MoveThe Teachers Association Madaris Arabia Uttar Pradesh has welcomed the government's initiative. General Secretary Diwan Sahab Zaman Khan called it a "positive and much-needed step" for the thousands of families that have been struggling without an income.The Minority Welfare Department is now tasked with creating a sustainable model to absorb these temporary teachers into permanent or adjusted roles within government-aided and private madrasas across the state.