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Yogi Adityanath Govt Raises Shiksha Mitra Salary to ₹18,000 from April 1

Vikram Singh

February 22, 2026 at 7:28 AM IST · 3 min read

UP Shiksha Mitra Salary Hike: This Holi brought new joys for the approximately 150,000 Shiksha Mitras and instructors in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath surprised everyone by announcing a historic increase in their honorarium during the budget session of the Legislative Assembly. The patience of Shiksha Mitras, who have long endured financial hardship and demanded an increase in their honorarium, has now been rewarded.

The government has not only significantly increased their salaries but has also pledged to provide cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh to protect them and their families from serious illnesses. This is considered the government’s biggest and most decisive decision to date for these contract employees in the Uttar Pradesh Education Department, which will revolutionize their standard of living.

A massive 80% increase in honorarium

In recognition of the hard work and dedication of Shiksha Mitras, the Yogi government has made a significant and significant change in their salary structure. Under this historic decision, the honorarium of Shiksha Mitras is now set to be almost doubled. The table below will give you an idea of the difference between your old and new salary.

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This increase is a direct 80 percent, which will prove to be a milestone in the economic empowerment of Shiksha Mitras. The honorarium of instructors has also been increased in one lump sum, bringing them into the category of respectable salaries.

When will the new salary be implemented

The Chief Minister clarified in the House that this new honorarium will be effective from April 1, 2026. This technically means that you will be paid for the work you do in the month of April in early May 2026.

This means that when your salary message arrives in your bank account in May, it will be with an increased amount of ₹18,000. This announcement, made before Holi, has created an atmosphere of celebration among the state’s Shiksha Mitras, as they will now have a better budget to meet their family needs.

Cashless security cover

The government has not only increased the salary, but also provided a significant security cover for the health of Shiksha Mitras. Now, every Shiksha Mitra in Uttar Pradesh will receive cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh annually.

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With this health card, Shiksha Mitra and their families will be able to receive treatment for serious illnesses at listed government and private hospitals without spending any money out of pocket. This facility is a boon for middle-class families, as the cost of major illnesses often depletes a household’s savings.

Why was this historic decision taken

The Shiksha Mitra organization in Uttar Pradesh has long been raising its voice against rising inflation and low salaries in proportion to their workload. This government move is considered extremely important in view of the upcoming assembly elections in 2027.

This increase was essential to boost the morale of these contract employees and to make the state’s primary education system more robust and transparent. This decision will not only improve the financial condition of Shiksha Mitras, but they will also be able to work with more energy to shape the future of children in schools.

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