Jammu, Jan 30, Jan. 31 -- The Omar Abdullah-led government on Thursday announced an increase in the honorarium of Vocational Trainers (VTs) engaged under Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI, marking a significant step towards strengthening vocational education in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the decision, Vocational Trainers engaged before April 1, 2022, will now receive a monthly honorarium of Rs.25,000, while those engaged on or after April 1, 2022, will get Rs.22,000 per month. The revised rates will be effective from April 1, 2024, and the Vocational Training Partners have been directed to disburse arrears accordingly.Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said the decision reflects the government's commitment to improving skill-based education and ens...