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Punjab CM Approves 120% Pay Hike for Adarsh Teachers
Punjab has decided to give Adarsh Schools teachers much higher salaries.
Their monthly pay will rise from about Rs 10,000 to more than Rs 22,000.
About 1,100 teachers will benefit.
The government also plans to improve their work facilities.
These teachers have worked for many years despite low pay.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said teachers are very important to education.
More than 15,000 students attend these schools.
The government says better-supported teachers can help students receive a better education.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved a reported 120% pay hike for Adarsh Schools teachers.
Monthly salaries will increase from about Rs 10,000 to more than Rs 22,000.
Around 1,100 teachers are expected to benefit from the decision.
The teachers will also receive facilities based on the Kendriya Vidyalaya school pattern.
More than 15,000 students currently study in the CBSE-affiliated Adarsh Schools.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and about 1,100 Adarsh Schools teachers.
- What
- The Punjab government approved a 120% pay hike, raising monthly salaries to more than Rs 22,000, along with improved service facilities.
- Where
- Punjab's CBSE-affiliated Adarsh Schools.
- When
- The decision was approved on Tuesday.
- Why
- The government said the increase addresses years of low pay and supports teachers who educate more than 15,000 students.
Key facts
- Pay increase
- Reportedly 120%, described in the official statement as more than 120%.
- Previous monthly salary
- Around Rs 10,000.
- New monthly salary
- More than Rs 22,000.
- Teachers affected
- Around 1,100.
- Students enrolled
- More than 15,000.
- Additional benefits
- Facilities on the Kendriya Vidyalaya school pattern.
- School affiliation
- The Adarsh Schools are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Quotes
Bhagwant Mann
Chief Minister of Punjab
“Teachers are the backbone of our education system. For nearly two decades, these teachers have served with dedication despite receiving a meagre salary. Our government has decided to correct this long-standing injustice by increasing their salaries by more than 120 percent.”
NDTV
“Our government is committed to the welfare of every section of society. We have accepted the legitimate demands of these teachers and will continue ensuring they can discharge their responsibilities in a smooth and hassle-free manner.”
NDTV
Sources
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