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Uttarakhand Cabinet Expands Minority Status for Educational Institutions
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Expands Minority Status for Educational Institutions

Latika Verma / Aug 19, 2025

In a pivotal move set to reshape the landscape of education, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has given its nod to the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill. This landmark legislation proposes to extend the benefits of minority status beyond the Muslim community, now encompassing Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis. This initiative aims to foster a more inclusive and transparent framework for recognizing and regulating minority-run educational institutions across the state. [5, 6, 11, 15]

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Stricter Anti-Conversion Law, Agniveer Quota
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Stricter Anti-Conversion Law, Agniveer Quota

Latika Verma / Aug 18, 2025

DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: In a pivotal session, the Uttarakhand Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has given its nod to the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill. This legislation introduces stringent provisions to combat unlawful religious conversions, including penalties as severe as life imprisonment for certain offenses, aligning with measures akin to the Gangster Act. Simultaneously, the Cabinet also approved a significant proposal granting 10% horizontal reservation in direct recruitment to government services for former Agniveers, aiming to integrate returning military personnel into the state’s workforce. [11, 18, 20]

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