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Education
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Increases Honorarium for Shiksha Mitras Instructors
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a higher honorarium for part‑time teachers known as Shiksha Mitras, aiming to strengthen the state’s education workforce.
The state cabinet of Uttar Pradesh approved an increase in the honorarium paid to part‑time instructors called Shiksha Mitras. The decision was taken during a recent cabinet meeting and will apply to all Shiksha Mitras currently engaged in government‑run schools.
Shiksha Mitras are contract teachers appointed to support regular faculty, especially in rural and underserved areas. Their role includes delivering basic lessons, assisting with classroom management, and helping improve student attendance.
By raising the pay scale, the government aims to attract more qualified candidates, reduce turnover, and enhance the overall quality of instruction in government schools. Officials said the move aligns with broader efforts to improve educational outcomes across the state.
Shiksha Mitras are contract teachers appointed to support regular faculty, especially in rural and underserved areas. Their role includes delivering basic lessons, assisting with classroom management, and helping improve student attendance.
By raising the pay scale, the government aims to attract more qualified candidates, reduce turnover, and enhance the overall quality of instruction in government schools. Officials said the move aligns with broader efforts to improve educational outcomes across the state.