1,281 Assam madrassas renamed, converted into Middle English schools

The Assam government has converted and renamed 1,281 madrassas across Assam to 'Middle English schools'. These schools, previously known as 'ME madrassas', are now functioning as general schools with government funds. The conversion has taken place in 21 districts of the state, including lower Assam region and Barak Valley districts. The highest number of renamed schools, 269, are in Dhubri district. This move is part of the government's plan to convert all government and provincialised madrassas into regular schools.