Yogi Adityanath Announces Honorarium Hike for Shiksha Mitras, Instructors in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced an increase in the honorarium of Shiksha Mitras and instructors, stating that the decision aims to provide financial relief and recognize their contribution to the state’s education system.

The announcement was made during a session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

📌 Key Highlights of the Announcement

Addressing the House, the Chief Minister said:

• The honorarium of Shiksha Mitras will be increased.

• Instructors working under various educational schemes will also benefit from the revised payments.

• The move is intended to strengthen primary and basic education in the state.

Officials said the revised honorarium structure will come into effect soon, with detailed government orders to follow.

🎓 Who Are Shiksha Mitras?

Shiksha Mitras are contractual teachers engaged primarily in primary schools under the state’s basic education department. They assist in teaching and administrative duties, especially in rural and semi-urban schools.

Instructors, including those teaching vocational subjects, physical education, or other specialized streams, also work on an honorarium basis rather than permanent salary scales.

💰 Government’s Rationale

The Chief Minister stated that the decision reflects the government’s commitment to:

• Improving the financial condition of education workers

• Boosting morale among teaching staff

• Enhancing the quality of schooling

He added that strengthening the education sector remains a priority for the state government.

⚖️ Background

Shiksha Mitras in Uttar Pradesh have previously staged protests demanding:

• Regularisation of services

• Salary parity with permanent teachers

• Social security benefits

While the current announcement focuses on honorarium enhancement, it does not address long-standing demands related to permanent status.

📊 Impact

The move is expected to benefit thousands of Shiksha Mitras and instructors across Uttar Pradesh. Education department officials are likely to issue detailed guidelines specifying the revised amounts and implementation timeline.

The decision could also have political significance, as education workers form a substantial segment of the workforce in the state.