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Education
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Raises Honorarium for Shiksha Mitras Instructors
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 06:32 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved a higher honorarium for part‑time Shiksha Mitras teachers, aiming to boost recruitment and retention.
During a recent cabinet meeting, the Uttar Pradesh government announced an increase in the honorarium paid to Shiksha Mitras, the part‑time teachers deployed under the state’s education outreach programme.
The revision is intended to attract more qualified candidates and reduce turnover, particularly in rural and remote schools where Shiksha Mitras provide supplementary instruction.
While the exact amount was not disclosed, officials said the new pay scale will be higher than the current rate and will be disbursed monthly.
The enhanced honorarium is slated to take effect from the next financial quarter and will be funded through the state education budget.
The move aligns with the government’s broader effort to strengthen foundational learning through the Shiksha Mitras initiative.
The revision is intended to attract more qualified candidates and reduce turnover, particularly in rural and remote schools where Shiksha Mitras provide supplementary instruction.
While the exact amount was not disclosed, officials said the new pay scale will be higher than the current rate and will be disbursed monthly.
The enhanced honorarium is slated to take effect from the next financial quarter and will be funded through the state education budget.
The move aligns with the government’s broader effort to strengthen foundational learning through the Shiksha Mitras initiative.