1.28 lakh Shikshamitras to benefit from increased honorarium under the Yogi government; ₹460.23 crore released for September-October
- Honorarium increased from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 per month; funds released for September-October at the enhanced rate
- 1,27,841 Shikshamitras working under Samagra Shiksha in the academic session 2026-27 to benefit
- Provision of ₹230.11 crore per month, totaling ₹460.23 crore for two months
- Instructions issued to ensure the payment of honorarium as per the district-wise allocated funds
Lucknow, October 06. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has provided financial support to Shikshamitras working under Samagra Shiksha by making a significant increase in their honorarium. At the enhanced rate of honorarium, which was raised from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 per month, an amount of ₹460.23 crore has been released for the September and October honorariums of 1,27,841 Shikshamitras working in the academic session 2026-27. District-wise funds have been allocated for the payment of honorariums for both months.
An amount of ₹230.11 crore has been fixed for the September honorarium, and another ₹230.11 crore for October. Thus, a total provision of ₹460.23 crore has been made for both months. Concerned districts have been instructed to ensure the payment process is carried out according to the prescribed allocation.
Approximately 1.28 lakh Shikshamitras in the state will directly benefit from this. A district-wise allocation of the September and October honorariums has been made for the 1,27,841 Shikshamitras working under Samagra Shiksha in the academic session 2026-27. Through this, the process of paying the honorarium at the increased rate will be taken forward.
80 percent increase in honorarium
The Yogi government has increased the honorarium of Shikshamitras under Samagra Shiksha by ₹8,000 per month. With this, the honorarium has increased from ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 per month, marking an 80 percent increase. Receiving the honorarium at this enhanced rate will provide additional financial support to the Shikshamitras.
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“The Yogi government has strengthened the economic interests of Shikshamitras by significantly increasing their honorarium. The release of ₹460.23 crore for September and October with the increased honorarium further solidifies the government’s commitment towards the Shikshamitras.”
– Sandeep Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Basic Education
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“The increase in honorarium will provide additional financial support to the Shikshamitras. With this, they will be able to discharge their responsibilities in schools with even greater enthusiasm and commitment, contributing to the strengthening of the students’ learning process.”
– Monika Rani, Director General, School Education
