In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Uttarakhand Cabinet on Sunday (August 17, 2025) gave a nod to introduce the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, which will extend minority status benefits to Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Buddhists, and the Parsi community. Prior to this, minority status was only for Muslim educational institutions in the State.
According to the sources in the government, the Bill aims to establish a transparent process for granting recognition to educational institutions set up by minority communities in the state while ensuring quality and excellence in education.
