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Punjab Govt Grants 120% Pay Rise to Adarsh School Teachers
✍️ News18
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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The Punjab government has approved a 120% salary hike for teachers in Adarsh schools, a move aimed at boosting morale and retaining talent in the state's education sector.
The Punjab government announced the pay hike in a press release on Tuesday, covering teachers in Adarsh schools across the state.
The increase means current salaries will rise by 120%, effectively more than doubling the existing pay.
Education officials said the decision will help attract and retain qualified teachers, especially in rural areas where shortages have been a concern.
The move follows earlier promises by the cabinet to improve teacher welfare and was approved after consultations with teachers' associations.
The increase means current salaries will rise by 120%, effectively more than doubling the existing pay.
Education officials said the decision will help attract and retain qualified teachers, especially in rural areas where shortages have been a concern.
The move follows earlier promises by the cabinet to improve teacher welfare and was approved after consultations with teachers' associations.