Key Highlights
- New honorarium: ₹18,000 a month, up from ₹10,000, an 80% increase.
- Funds released: ₹460.23 crore for September and October, ₹230.11 crore for each month.
- Beneficiaries: 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
- Annual cost: About ₹2,761 crore a year at the new rate, roughly ₹1,227 crore more than before.
Uttar Pradesh has released ₹460.23 crore to pay the increased honorarium of 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for the 2026–27 session. Their monthly honorarium has been raised from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000.
The funds cover two months, with ₹230.11 crore each for September and October, allocated district-wise. Districts have been told to complete payments as per the allocations.
What the Hike Means
| Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly honorarium | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| Extra per month | – | ₹8,000 |
| Extra per year | – | ₹96,000 |
Why It Matters: A Large, Long-Term Commitment
The numbers show the scale of the decision. At ₹18,000 a month for 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras, the state's monthly bill comes to ₹230.11 crore, or about ₹2,761 crore a year. The hike alone adds roughly ₹1,227 crore annually compared with the earlier rate.
For individual Shiksha Mitras, the impact is significant. An extra ₹8,000 a month, or ₹96,000 a year, is a major rise for workers who have long sought better pay for teaching in government schools.
The decision also comes as Uttar Pradesh heads towards its next Assembly elections, due in early 2027, making it one of the state's larger welfare-linked spending moves for school staff this year.
What Officials Said
Minister Sandeep Singh said the government has strengthened the economic interests of Shiksha Mitras. "The release of Rs 460.23 crore for September and October, along with the increased honorarium, further strengthens the government's commitment to Shiksha Mitras," he said.
Director General of School Education Monika Rani said the higher honorarium would help Shiksha Mitras carry out their duties with greater enthusiasm, strengthening learning for students.
What Comes Next
Districts are expected to complete payments for September and October under the new rate. Shiksha Mitras should check with their district basic education office if the revised amount does not reflect in their accounts.
The Bottom Line
For 1.28 lakh Shiksha Mitras, the 80% raise brings a meaningful boost to monthly income. For the state, it is a recurring commitment of over ₹2,700 crore a year to the people who help run its government schools.
With inputs from IANS.
Key Highlights
- New honorarium: ₹18,000 a month, up from ₹10,000, an 80% increase.
- Funds released: ₹460.23 crore for September and October, ₹230.11 crore for each month.
- Beneficiaries: 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
- Annual cost: About ₹2,761 crore a year at the new rate, roughly ₹1,227 crore more than before.
Uttar Pradesh has released ₹460.23 crore to pay the increased honorarium of 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for the 2026–27 session. Their monthly honorarium has been raised from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000.
The funds cover two months, with ₹230.11 crore each for September and October, allocated district-wise. Districts have been told to complete payments as per the allocations.
What the Hike Means
| Before | Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly honorarium | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| Extra per month | – | ₹8,000 |
| Extra per year | – | ₹96,000 |
Why It Matters: A Large, Long-Term Commitment
The numbers show the scale of the decision. At ₹18,000 a month for 1,27,841 Shiksha Mitras, the state's monthly bill comes to ₹230.11 crore, or about ₹2,761 crore a year. The hike alone adds roughly ₹1,227 crore annually compared with the earlier rate.
For individual Shiksha Mitras, the impact is significant. An extra ₹8,000 a month, or ₹96,000 a year, is a major rise for workers who have long sought better pay for teaching in government schools.
The decision also comes as Uttar Pradesh heads towards its next Assembly elections, due in early 2027, making it one of the state's larger welfare-linked spending moves for school staff this year.
What Officials Said
Minister Sandeep Singh said the government has strengthened the economic interests of Shiksha Mitras. "The release of Rs 460.23 crore for September and October, along with the increased honorarium, further strengthens the government's commitment to Shiksha Mitras," he said.
Director General of School Education Monika Rani said the higher honorarium would help Shiksha Mitras carry out their duties with greater enthusiasm, strengthening learning for students.
What Comes Next
Districts are expected to complete payments for September and October under the new rate. Shiksha Mitras should check with their district basic education office if the revised amount does not reflect in their accounts.
The Bottom Line
For 1.28 lakh Shiksha Mitras, the 80% raise brings a meaningful boost to monthly income. For the state, it is a recurring commitment of over ₹2,700 crore a year to the people who help run its government schools.
With inputs from IANS.