Assam Government Schools for Islamic Religious Studies to Drop 'Maktab' From the Names Of 63 State and State-Aided Primary Schools

The Assam government will drop the word ''maktab'' (Islamic religious studies) from the names of 63 state and state-aided primary schools with immediate effect, Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

The state government's decision comes close on the heels of its step to convert the state-run madrasas and Sanskrit ''tols'' (ashrams teaching Sanskrit and religious scriptures) into higher secondary schools.

Mr Sarma said schools with names, including the word ''maktab'', will, however, retain the remaining part of their names.

Only the ''maktab'' word will be removed from the names of schools, he said, adding that it created problems for students who, after completing their education in primary schools, seek admission in high schools. Read More https://newageislam.com/islamic-world-news/new-age-islam-news-bureau/assam-government-schools-for-islamic-religious-studies-to-drop--maktab--from-the-names-of-63-state-and-state-aided-primary-schools/d/121130