Lok Sabha Question No. 2859 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Minority Communities/Institutions in Maharashtra
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No- 2859

ANSWERED ON - 17/12/2025

## MINORITY COMMUNITIES/INSTITUTIONS IN MAHARASHTRA

## 2859. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

## SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of minority communities or minority institutions in the country, particularly in Maharashtra; State-wise
- (b) the criteria or conditions required for any community, group or institution to be declared as a minority community or minority institution;
- (c)  the  names  of  the  communities  or  institutions  that  have  been  declared  as  minority communities or minority institutions in the country during the last ten years particularly in Maharashtra;
- (d) whether the Union Government has granted any financial assistance or approvals during this period, and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (e)  whether  any  anti-social  or  anti-national  activities  of  such  institutions  have  come  to  the notice of the Government; and

(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): The Government of India has notified six (6) communities i.e. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs,  Buddhists,  Zoroastrians  (Parsis)  and  Jains  as  minority  communities.  The  National Commission  for  Minority  Educational  Institutions  (NCMEI),  a  statutory  body  under  the Ministry of Education, as per section 2(g) of the NCMEI Act, 2004, declares an institution as Minority Educational Institution if it is established and administered by a member / members of  the  six  (06)  religious  minority  community(s).  As  per  records,  the  NCMEI  has  issued Minority Status Certificate to 14,270 Educational Institutions upto 15.12.2025. State-wise data is enclosed at Annexure - I.

(c) & (d): NCMEI has issued Minority Status Certificate to 2709 educational institutions from 01.01.2016 to 15.12.2025 in the country out of which 33 belongs to the State of Maharashtra. List of the institutions in Maharashtra, which have been issued Minority Status Certificate by NCMEI, is enclosed at Annexure-II. The details of financial assistance or approvals granted to such institutions is not centrally maintained.

(e) & (f): Any anti-social or anti-national activity is a matter related to law & order, which falls under the responsibilities of State/UT Governments. On receipt of information regarding such incidents, the Ministry take-up the matter with the concerned respective State/UT governments for necessary action.

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Annexure referred to in reply to  part (a) and (b)  of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2859 asked by Shri Arvind  Ganpat  Sawant  and  Shri  Sanjay  Haribhau  Jadhav  regarding  Minority  Communities  / Institutions In Maharashtra

State-wise list of Educational  Institutions  which  have  been  granted  Minority  Status Certificate by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) upto 15.12.2025.

| Sl. No.   | State             |   No. of Minority Status Certificate granted upto 15.12.2025 |
|-----------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.        | Andaman &Nicobar  |                                                           10 |
| 2.        | Andhra Pradesh    |                                                          260 |
| 3.        | Arunachal Pradesh |                                                           25 |
| 4.        | Assam             |                                                          233 |
| 5.        | Bihar             |                                                          166 |
| 6.        | Chandigarh        |                                                           21 |
| 7.        | Chhattisgarh      |                                                          236 |
| 8.        | D&NHaveli         |                                                            4 |
| 9.        | Daman             |                                                            1 |
| 10.       | Delhi             |                                                          266 |
| 11.       | Goa               |                                                          167 |
| 12.       | Gujarat           |                                                           81 |
| 13.       | Haryana           |                                                          187 |
| 14.       | Himachal Pradesh  |                                                           28 |
| 15.       | Jharkhand         |                                                          134 |
| 16.       | Karnataka         |                                                          779 |
| 17.       | Kerala            |                                                         4725 |
| 18.       | Lakshadweep       |                                                            0 |
| 19.       | Madhya Pradesh    |                                                          614 |
| 20.       | Maharashtra       |                                                          206 |
| 21.       | Manipur           |                                                           37 |
| 22.       | Meghalaya         |                                                            8 |
| 23.       | Mizoram           |                                                            0 |
| 24.       | Nagaland          |                                                            1 |
| 25.       | Orissa            |                                                          133 |
| 26.       | Pondicherry       |                                                           33 |
| 27.       | Punjab            |                                                          124 |
| 28.       | Rajasthan         |                                                          105 |
| 29.       | Sikkim            |                                                           18 |
| 30.       | Tamil Nadu        |                                                         1148 |
| 31.       | Telangana         |                                                          357 |
| 32.       | Tripura           |                                                           13 |
| 33.       | Uttar Pradesh     |                                                         3320 |
| 34.       | Uttarakhand       |                                                          134 |
| 35.       | West Bengal       |                                                          696 |
| Total     | Total             |                                                        14270 |

Annexure referred to in reply to  part (c) and (d)  of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2859 asked by Shri Arvind  Ganpat  Sawant  and  Shri  Sanjay  Haribhau  Jadhav  regarding  Minority  Communities  / Institutions In Maharashtra

List of the Educational Institutions which have been granted Minority Status Certificate by the  National  Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) in Maharashtra (from 01.01.2016 to 15.12.2025)

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Minority Educational Institution                                                                                                       | Date of issue of MSC   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
|         1 | Iqra Maktab, Tahera Tower, Opp. Metro Hotel, V.P. Naka, Bhiwandi, District Thane, Maharashtra                                                      | 28-04-2016             |
|         2 | St. Francis De Sales School, SFS Square, New Town, Badnera, Maharashtra                                                                            | 03-08-2016             |
|         3 | Iqra Maktab, 85, Bapa Imam Chowk, Somwarpeth, Maharashtra                                                                                          | 04-10-2016             |
|         4 | Iqra Maktab, 1A, Shabnum Cottage, Room No. 1, Juliswadi, Gate No. 6, Malwani, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 095                            | 04-10-2016             |
|         5 | Iqra Maktab, Plot No. 12, Maniar Society, Sarvajanik Hospital Road, Dhule, Maharashtra-424 001                                                     | 04-10-2016             |
|         6 | Iqra Maktab, 110, Bapu Sparsh CHS, Plot No. 106, Sector 27, Opp. Fire Station, Nr. Ganpati Complex, Nerul (E), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 705  | 04-10-2016             |
|         7 | Iqra Maktab, 1st Fllor, Building No. 1634, Sawar, Mhasla, Raigad, Maharashtra - 402 105                                                            | 04-10-2016             |
|         8 | Iqra Maktab, Diamond Complex, 1st & 2nd Floor, Near Rahmaniya Masjid, Flyover Bridge, Standard Silk Mill Colony, Aurangabad, Maharashtra - 431 005 | 04-10-2016             |
|         9 | Iqra Maktab, Gut No. 19/1, Plot No. 59, Sanjiv Nagar, Satpur Ambad Link Road, Cunchale, Nasik, Maharashtra                                         | 04-10-2016             |
|        10 | Iqra Maktab, 828, H/3, Near Desai Clinic, Behind Apradh Hospital, Godbole Stop, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - 415 612                                   | 05-10-2016             |
|        11 | Iqra Maktab, 1st Floor, Kohinoor Complex, Bazar Peth Road, Opp. Palvi Hotel, Padgha, Thane, Room No. 714, Mantralaya (Annexe), Mumbai              | 05-10-2016             |
|        12 | Iqra Maktab, Sarvodaya Srishit C.H.S. Ltd. Building No.14, Phatri Pool, Kalyan (W), Thane, Maharashtra                                             | 05-10-2016             |
|        13 | Iqra Maktab, Hamida Apartment, Peth Maap, Opp. Indian Gym, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - 415 605                                               | 05-10-2016             |
|        14 | Iqra Maktab, House No. 962, Maulana Dargah Road, Saadiya Function Hall, Paithan, Aurangabad, Maharashtra                                           | 05-10-2016             |
|        15 | K.G.N. Madarsa, H. No. 18/08, Near Choti Dargah, New Zahoor Bhai Bada Tq. Khuldabad, Dist. Aruangabad, Maharashtra                                 | 02-12-2016             |
|        16 | Hislop Junior College, Temple Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur, Maharashtra                                                                               | 23-03-2017             |
|        17 | Hislop Junior College, Chandrapur, Naginbag Mission Compound, Chandrapur, Maharashtra                                                              | 23-03-2017             |
|        18 | NewApostolic English Primary School, 48, Kukdey Layout, Nagpur, Maharashtra                                                                        | 27-04-2017             |
|        19 | New Apostolic English High School, 48, Kukdey Layout, Nagpur, Maharashtra                                                                          | 27-04-2017             |
|        20 | Dr. Bower Apostolic Junior College, 48, Kukdey Layout, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440027                                                                  | 27-04-2017             |

|   21 | Vincent Apostolic Degree College, Jawant Nagar, Fulmati Layout, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440 027                              | 27-04-2017   |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
|   22 | Jamiatul Faqihat Madrassa (Girls), Behind Jama Masjid, Gate No. 7, Malwani Malad (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400095         | 22-05-2017   |
|   23 | Jamiatul Sabriya Madrassa (Boys), Behind Jama Masjid, Gate No. 7, Malwani Malad (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400095          | 22-05-2017   |
|   24 | Al-Ma'rif Islamic Maktab, G3/1, 1st Floor, R.P. Nagar, Jasmin Mill Road, Matunga Labour Camp, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400019 | 18-09-2017   |
|   25 | St. Thomas Bethany Convent School, Village Pathardi, Gaulana Road, Nashik Taluk, Nashik District, Maharashtra-422009     | 03-11-2017   |
|   26 | Al Hikmah Maktab, Sonapur, Bhandup (West), Mumbai-400078                                                                 | 23-01-2018   |
|   27 | Elpro International School, Elpro Compound, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharastra - 411033                                         | 17-05-2022   |
|   28 | St. Joseph School, Pitesur Road, Mahada Colony, Godhni, District Nagpur, Maharashtra- 441123                             | 03-01-2023   |
|   29 | Al-Qalam English School, 169, NaikNagar, L.B.S. Marg, Opp - Nature Park,Sion, Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra               | 12-02-2024   |
|   30 | Dheeraj International School, Plot No. 1, Sector 10, 1 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Marg, PCNDTA, Bhosari, Pune, Maharashtra     | 24-04-2025   |
|   31 | St. Francis School, Gundle P.O., Mahagaon, Boisar (East), Palghar District, Maharashtra - 401501                         | 17-07-2025   |
|   32 | M S Creative English School, Vanjarpatti Naka, Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra                                              | 27-11-2025   |
|   33 | MSCreative English School, Mira Road, Thane, Maharashtra                                                                 | 27-11-2025   |