''I feel this is going to be a gift to the minority community. The students studying in those madrasas will hail the decision after 10 years,'' Sarma said, replying to the opposition members' objections. As per the Bill, all madrasas will be converted to upper primary, high and higher secondary schools with effect from April 1 next year with no change of status, pay, allowances and service conditions of the teaching and non- teaching staff.