LUCKNOW, April 8 -- The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a wage revision for Shiksha Mitras and part-time instructors, raising their monthly honorariums by nearly 80% in what will be the biggest pay hike in almost a decade. The decision will cost the state over Rs.1,475 crore annually.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Shiksha Mitras will see their honorarium jump from Rs.10,000 to Rs.18,000 per month, while part-time instructors will get a raise from Rs.9,000 to Rs.17,000. The enhanced pay takes effect from April 1, 2026, with the higher amount included in May payments.

Sandeep Singh, basic education minister, said the state currently employs 1,42,929 Shiksha Mitras, of ...