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Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board Recognises Eight New Madrasas as Total Reaches 11,134

The Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board (SKIMVB) has officially approved the recognition of eight additional madrasas, expanding the total count of institutions affiliated with the body to 11,134.

What Happened

In a recent administrative decision, the Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board granted affiliation to eight newly recognised madrasas spread across several districts and cities. Alongside this expansion, the board also cleared a proposal to introduce play schools from the upcoming academic year across selected campuses managed by the Association of Samastha Minority Institution (ASMI).

Key Highlights

  • The total number of Samastha-affiliated madrasas has reached 11,134 following the addition of eight institutions.
  • The newly accredited madrasas are located in Bengaluru, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Dindigul, and Tirunelveli.
  • The board approved the start of play schools on select campuses starting from the next academic year.
  • The new play school programmes will function under ASMI schools, which are English-medium institutions operating under the purview of SKIMVB.

Why This Matters

The approval demonstrates the geographical reach of the SKIMVB network across locations including Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Furthermore, the decision to incorporate early childhood play schools within its English-medium ASMI campuses marks an institutional development in the board’s educational framework.

What to Watch Next

Following the board’s sanction, the rollout of the newly approved play schools is scheduled to commence on designated ASMI English-medium campuses starting in the next academic year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many madrasas are now affiliated with SKIMVB?

With the addition of eight newly recognised institutions, the total count of affiliated madrasas under SKIMVB stands at 11,134.

Where are the newly recognised madrasas located?

The newly approved madrasas are situated in Bengaluru, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Dindigul, and Tirunelveli.

What are ASMI schools?

ASMI (Association of Samastha Minority Institution) schools are English-medium educational campuses that operate under the Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board.

Source: Based on reporting from The Hindu.