India
-Ashish Rana
Uttar Pradesh is preparing large-scale events on 17 May to mark higher honorarium payments and felicitation of part-time instructors across all districts. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the main state-level ceremony at Lok Bhavan auditorium in Lucknow from 4 pm, with district programmes running in parallel under detailed government directions.
Uttar Pradesh is holding events on May 17 across all districts for part-time instructors, distributing symbolic cheques for their increased honorarium effective April 1, 2026. A prior May 5 event for Shiksha Mitras announced revised pay, ₹5 lakh cashless health cover, and mutual transfers.
The state earlier approved an increase in honorarium for part-time instructors through a government order, with the revised amount effective from 1 April 2026. Based on this decision, symbolic cheque distribution events will now take place across the state, turning the policy announcement into visible district-level programmes involving public representatives and officials.
Uttar Pradesh part-time instructors honorarium programmes across districts
Additional Chief Secretary, Basic and Secondary Education Department, Parth Sarathi Sen Sharma has instructed all District Magistrates to ensure grand events in every district, parallel to the Lucknow function. The communication mentions participation of in-charge ministers, MPs, MLAs, other public representatives, District Magistrates, Chief Development Officers and district-level officials during the ceremonies.
District administrations have been asked to plan wide publicity for the 17 May honour events so that large gatherings attend. Instructions specify strong participation from teachers, part-time instructors and local residents. After the formal proceedings end, public representatives in each district will hand over symbolic cheques reflecting the increased honorarium to part-time instructors.
Benefits linked to Uttar Pradesh part-time instructors honorarium and Shiksha Mitra support
The government had already organised a separate programme on 5 May for Shiksha Mitras, focusing on distribution of their increased honorarium. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured selected Shiksha Mitras at that ceremony and personally gave them cheques showing the revised payments, along with announcing additional welfare measures for the group.
During the 5 May function, Yogi Adityanath announced cashless health services and mutual transfer facilities for Shiksha Mitras. Under this scheme, every Shiksha Mitra will receive an annual cashless health cover of five lakh rupees. The Basic Education Council has been directed to start providing this benefit immediately to all eligible Shiksha Mitras in need.
The Chief Minister also directed the council to ensure bank accounts are opened for every Shiksha Mitra without delay so that honorarium is credited directly. The government has arranged postings for Shiksha Mitras within their home districts or nearby schools, with special focus on married women receiving mutual transfer options near their parental home or in-laws’ residence.
Key features of Uttar Pradesh part-time instructors honorarium and Shiksha Mitra schemes
Key provisions announced for part-time instructors and Shiksha Mitras are summarised below for clarity.
| Group | Benefit | Details | Effective date / Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-time instructors | Increased honorarium | Higher monthly payment with symbolic cheque distribution in all districts | Effective from 1 April 2026; ceremonies on 17 May |
| Shiksha Mitras | Increased honorarium | Revised amount distributed through cheques at a special function | Programme held on 5 May |
| Shiksha Mitras | Cashless health cover | Annual cashless health insurance worth five lakh rupees per person | Announced on 5 May for immediate implementation |
| Shiksha Mitras | Mutual transfers | Posting in home district or nearby school, especially for married women | Policy announced on 5 May |
| Shiksha Mitras | Direct bank payment | Honorarium to be sent straight to individual bank accounts | Council instructed to open accounts quickly |
Alongside cheque distribution for part-time instructors on 17 May, cultural programmes and addresses by public representatives will also be arranged in districts. These segments are meant to recognise the contribution of instructors and teachers, while highlighting government decisions such as honorarium revision, health cover and posting arrangements already announced for Shiksha Mitras.
