The Bihar government has decided to conduct an inspection of all non-government, recognized, grant-in-aid madrasas across the state. The Education Department has issued instructions to all District Magistrates (DMs) to submit a detailed report on the status of these madrasas within 10 days.

According to an order issued by Education Department Secretary Vinod Singh Gunjiyal, the inspection will review the academic environment, attendance of teachers and staff, student enrollment, and the availability of basic infrastructure in government-aided madrasas operating across various districts of Bihar. The government stated that since these institutions receive financial assistance from the state, it is necessary to assess their functioning and the quality of education being provided.

As per the directive, a three-member inspection committee will be constituted in every block. The Block Development Officer (BDO), or in their absence the Circle Officer (CO), will serve as the chairperson of the committee. The Block Education Officer (BEO) will act as the secretary, while a senior headmaster from a government secondary or higher secondary school will be included as a member. The members of the committee will be nominated by the respective District Magistrates.

The inspection teams will conduct on-site visits to assess the actual conditions of the madrasas. They will examine the attendance of teachers and staff, the conduct of classes, student strength, and the condition of buildings and other facilities.

To ensure transparency in the inspection process, the Education Department has also directed committees to take photographs of madrasa buildings, campuses, classrooms, and academic activities. These photographs must be attached to the inspection reports.

The department has instructed all District Magistrates to complete the exercise within the stipulated timeframe and submit their reports to the Education Department within 10 days. It is believed that the government may take further decisions regarding the madrasa education system based on the findings of these reports.

Notably, a large number of non-government, recognized, grant-in-aid madrasas operate across Bihar, where teachers and staff receive salaries through financial assistance provided by the state government.