The Kerala Madrasa Teachers' Welfare Fund Act, 2019

The Kerala Madrasa Teachers' Welfare Fund Act, 2019

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This legislation establishes a welfare fund specifically for Madrasa teachers employed in the Indian state of Kerala, as enacted in 2019. The act mandates quarterly contributions from both the teachers and state government to create a financial safety net. The fund administers benefits including pension payments, health insurance, death benefits, educational assistance for students from Madrasa teacher families, and marriage support for teachers' daughters. Such measures address the lack of formal pay structures in certain Madrasa education systems and provides dignity and security to educators working in traditional religious schools that historically lacked state recognition.

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