At a program held at the Bapu Auditorium in Patna, madrasa teachers requested Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to increase their salaries and disburse pending payments. CM Nitish Kumar assured that he would consider the matter. The event was organized on August 21st to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Madrasa Board.
According to reports, approximately 15,000 people attended the event, including some teachers from the Madrasa Board. They demonstrated in front of CM Nitish Kumar regarding the increase in their salaries, after which the CM himself came to them and assured them of considering their demands.
An estimated 3,200 madrasas exist in Bihar. Among these, 1,600 receive grants from the state government, while the other 1,600 are not grant-aided. Regarding salaries, experienced Maulvis and Fazils receive around ₹50,000 per month. Newly appointed teachers across all four positions receive salaries ranging from ₹24,000 to ₹34,000. Maulvi positions are equivalent to Intermediate, Alim to Graduation, and Fazil to PG, while Hafiz provides religious education.
Madrasas are categorized as ‘Wastaniya’ up to class 8, Fauqania up to class 10, Maulvi up to class 12, and Alim at the graduate level. Madrasa teachers protested, stating that their salaries are pending and the Madrasa Board is in poor condition. In May, madrasa teachers in Darbhanga also expressed their dissatisfaction with the government due to unpaid salaries. The state has 1,600 madrasas that do not receive grants from the state government.