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UP Boosts Shikshamitra Pay to Rs 18,000, Aiding Over 1.4 Lakh Educators

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a major hike in the honorarium for Shikshamitras and part-time instructors. Shikshamitras will now receive Rs 18,000 monthly, up from Rs 10,000, while part-time instructors' pay rises to Rs 17,000 from Rs 9,000. The increase, effective from April 1, will benefit over 1.43 lakh Shikshamitras and nearly 25,000 part-time instructors across the state. The decision, following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's announcement, places an additional financial burden of over Rs 1,475 crore on the state exchequer.

Key Points: UP Cabinet Approves Honorarium Hike for Shikshamitras

  • Honorarium hike effective April 1
  • Benefits over 1.43 lakh Shikshamitras
  • Part-time instructors get Rs 17,000
  • State bears Rs 1,475 crore burden
  • Implements CM Yogi's assembly announcement
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Yogi govt's gift to 'Shikshamitras': UP cabinet approves honorarium hike to Rs 18,000

UP government raises Shikshamitra honorarium from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 and part-time instructor pay to Rs 17,000, effective April 1.

"significant relief has been extended to part-time instructors - Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh"

Lucknow, April 7

In a significant step towards strengthening the educational framework, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a hike in the honorarium for 'Shikshamitras' and part-time instructors.

The hike in honorarium, which will directly benefit lakhs of education personnel across the state and strengthen the education system, will be implemented from this month only, effective from April 1.

According to an official statement, the honorarium for Shikshamitras has been raised from Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000, while for part-time instructors, it has been increased from Rs 9,000 to Rs 17,000.

The revised honorarium rates will come into effect starting from April and will be reflected in the payments disbursed in May.

Over 1.43 lakh 'Shikshamitras' are set to benefit from it.

Sharing details of the Cabinet's decision, the Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh stated that there are currently 1,42,929 Shikshamitras employed across the state. Of these, the honorarium for 1,29,332 Shikshamitras was previously received from the Central government under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan' (Comprehensive Education Campaign) in a 60:40 ratio.

Under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, the state government will bear the additional expenditure of Rs 1,138.12 crore resulting from the increased honorarium.

Furthermore, regarding the remaining 13,597 Shiksha Mitras, whose remuneration is funded entirely by the state government, the State administration will also shoulder the additional financial burden of Rs 119.65 crore.

He further said that significant relief has been extended to part-time instructors.

The monthly honorarium for part-time instructors, which was fixed at Rs 9,000 in 2017, has now been increased to Rs 17,000. Currently, 24,717 part-time instructors are employed across 13,769 upper primary schools within the state.

He clarified that the revised honorarium will come into effect from April 1, and the increase will be reflected in payments disbursed in May.

The decision is estimated to impose an additional financial burden totalling over Rs 1,475.27 crore on the state government. The decision was taken in pursuance of the announcement made by the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the first session of the 2026 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

- IANS

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Sneha F
This is great news for education. But I hope this isn't just an announcement before elections. The government must ensure timely payments every month. We've seen promises before. Implementation is key.
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Aditya G
My sister is a Shikshamitra in a village near Varanasi. She has been struggling with the old salary for years. This increase will be a huge relief for our family. Thank you for recognizing their hard work. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Investing in educators is investing in the future. A positive move. However, alongside salary hikes, focus on teacher training and classroom infrastructure is equally important for real impact.
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Priyanka N
Rs. 18,000 is still not enough given the inflation, but it's a step in the right direction. These teachers deserve regular pay scales and job security, not just honorariums. The fight for permanent status should continue.
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Karthik V
Good decision by CM Yogi. When teachers are financially secure, they can focus better on students. This will directly improve the quality of primary education in UP. Hope other states follow suit.

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