The first school for Muslim girls was opened at Bhopal called Sultania School. This was informed at a workshop on Muslim children's right to education inaugurated by Minister of State for Higher and School Education Deepak Joshi here on Tuesday. The workshop was held jointly by Madhya Pradesh Madarsa Board and National Children's Rights Protection Commission.
Joshi informed that equal education opportunities have been made available for children of all sections of society. He informed that 2880 Madarsas with 2 lakh 80 thousand students are recognized by the Board. Along with theology, teaching as per syllabus approved by the state government is imparted in Madarsas. Up to Rs. one lakh is given for computer lab to Madasas conducted up to class VIII. Mid-day meal is served in recognized Madarsas.
MP Alok Sanjar also spoke on the occasion. The Bhopal Parliamentarian giving unique definition of the Madarsa said that it is place for creating strong, long lasting, nationalist citizens for serving the society.
Commission's member Priyam Kanoongo said that there should be no compromise with education in any case. He informed that Raja Ram Mohan Rai had also received education in a Madarsa. Kanoongo lauded Madhya Pradesh government for preparing Samagra Cards of students.
Madarsa Board's Chairman Prof Syed Imamuddin said that online application can be submitted for registration of Madarsas. He informed that skill development programmes will be held in Madarsas in collaboration with IGNOU. Board's former Chairman Haleem Khan also spoke on the occasion.