Karnataka Waqf Board to establish women’s colleges across all districts

Karnataka Waqf Board announced a major decision to establish women’s colleges across districts of the state. This initiative aims to reintegrate Muslim girls into the educational system after many were forced to drop out due to restrictions on wearing hijabs in schools and colleges.

While speaking at the programme in Haj Bhavan on Saturday, October 5, Karnataka minorities welfare and waqf minister B Z Zameer



Ahmed Khan cited the need for such institutions given the recent trials of Muslim girls going for higher studies, especially after the hijab controversy.

“Muslim girls stayed away from college education following Hijab controversy. Therefore, the Waqf Board will be setting up women’s colleges to bring them back. The minorities welfare department will run these colleges,” the minister was quoted by Deccan Herald.