Kannada, English among subjects to be taught in madrasas: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Kannada and English, along with mathematics and science, will be taught on an experimental basis in the registered madrasas for two years.

“Children studying in waqf properties and registered madrasas run by waqf institutions will be taught continuously for two years in Kannada, English, science, mathematics on experimental basis and other subjects and will be made to sit for SSLC, PUC and graduation examinations writing through National Open Schools. An order has already been issued in this regard,” Siddaramaiah wrote on X.

The CM made the announcement and shared the message of Finance Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, according to which the initiative will be implemented first in 100 madrasas.