MP minister warns legal action against madrasas misusing funds in Sheopur

In Madhya Pradesh, Minister for Forests and Environment, Ramniwas Rawat, announced that legal action will be taken against madrasas that have allegedly misused government funds. This announcement came during his visit to Sheopur, where it was revealed that some madrasas received funds by enrolling Hindu students, leading to significant financial losses for the government. The state government is considering recovering these misallocated funds from the madrasa administrators. The situation escalated after the Madhya Pradesh government ordered the closure of 56 madrasas due to mismanagement of funds. Investigations indicated that these institutions were improperly claiming government support by falsely enrolling Hindu students, many of whom had already completed their education or were employed. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has also been involved, summoning the Chief Secretary to discuss the implications of these practices. The minister emphasized that no one involved in these unfair practices would escape accountability, stating that FIRs would be filed against those responsible. This controversy has sparked significant concern among madrasa administrators and raised questions about the integrity of the funding process. The government's actions reflect a broader effort to ensure that public funds are used appropriately and to address any fraudulent activities within educational institutions.