Assam cabinet clears proposal to shut govt-run madrassas, Sanskrit tols
The Assam cabinet on Sunday approved the proposal to shut down all-government-run madrassas and Sanskrit tols (schools). The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting chaired by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The Bill regarding the proposal will be tabled in the upcoming winter session of the state Assembly, the state's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said.