Srinagar, Apr 18 (NVI): The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken over the management of 58 schools found to be linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), officials said on Saturday.
The move follows notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs declaring Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir, an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Officials said intelligence agencies had identified 58 functional schools having direct or indirect links with JeI/FAT. The managing committees of these institutions had either expired or were reported adversely.
The School Education Department has directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners to take over the management of these schools and propose fresh managing committees after due verification.
The decision has been taken to safeguard the academic interests of students and ensure that studies continue without disruption, officials said.
Authorities have also been asked to maintain educational standards in line with the National Education Policy and ensure that students do not suffer any academic loss.
Teams from the School Education Department have been deputed to the schools to oversee the process.
Earlier, in August 2025, the government had similarly taken over the management of 215 schools linked to JeI and FAT across the Union Territory.(NVI)
