Archive · 23 Aug 2026
UP CM Announces Four Benefits For 3.54 Lakh Rasoiyas
In Uttar Pradesh, school cooks called Rasoiyas are receiving new benefits.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced them before Raksha Bandhan.
Their monthly payment will increase from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000.
Their uniform allowance will double to ₹1,000.
If a cook faces an accident or other serious incident, the family can receive ₹2 lakh.
The cooks and their families will also get cashless health treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh each year.
Most of these cooks are women.
The government also reminded them to keep school kitchens clean and serve safe, healthy food.
The chief minister praised them for feeding people during COVID-19 and the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced four benefits for 3.54 lakh school cooks, about 93% of whom are women.
The monthly honorarium will rise from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, while the uniform allowance will increase from ₹500 to ₹1,000.
Rasoiyas and their families will receive ₹2 lakh in assistance after an incident or accident through State Bank of India.
They will receive cashless health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually at government and empaneled hospitals.
The chief minister urged cooks to maintain kitchen hygiene and praised their work during COVID-19 and the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the measures for 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas, or school cooks.
- What
- The government increased their honorarium and uniform allowance and announced accident assistance and annual cashless health coverage.
- When
- The announcement was made on Sunday, ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- At Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The measures were presented as financial, accident and health security for Rasoiyas and their families, along with recognition of their work.
- Beneficiaries
- 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas; approximately 93% are women.
- Monthly honorarium
- Increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000.
- Uniform allowance
- Increased from ₹500 to ₹1,000.
- Accident assistance
- ₹2 lakh through State Bank of India after an incident or accident.
- Health coverage
- Cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh annually for Rasoiyas and their families.
- School reach
- The Basic Education Council has 1.42 lakh schools serving 1.5 crore children.
- Food-safety requirement
- Cooks were instructed to maintain clean kitchens, follow the menu and prevent contamination.