Nitish hikes the honorarium of supporting staff in government schools
Earlier on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) Mr. Kumar had announced that ASHA workers in the State will now get ₹3,000 per month as an incentive, a substantial increase from the existing amount of ₹1,000. He had also doubled the incentive of Mamta health workers from ₹300 per delivery.
Now, in his latest announcement Mr. Kumar in post on 'X' said, 'It has been decided to double the honorarium of cooks working under the mid-day meal program in the Education Department, increasing it from ₹1,650 to ₹3,300 rupees. Similarly, the honorarium of night watchmen working in secondary/higher education schools has been doubled from ₹5,000 rupees to ₹10,000.'
On June 21, 2025, Mr. Kumar had hiked the pension to ₹1,100 per month from ₹400 for the old age, differently abled individuals and widows of Bihar under Social Security Scheme.
Mr. Kumar further said, 'The honorarium of physical education and health instructors has also been doubled to ₹16,000 along with their annual salary increment from ₹200 to ₹400. This will boost the morale of the working staff, and they will perform their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication.'
Bihar CM expressed that significant improvements have been made in the education system through the appointment of a large number of teachers, the construction of new school buildings, and the development of basic infrastructure. He asserted that cooks, night watchmen, and physical education and health instructors have played an important role in strengthening the education system.
He pointed out that since the formation of the government in November 2005, the state government has been continuously working to improve the education system. Mr. Kumar added that in the year 2005, the total education budget was ₹4,366 crore, which has now increased to ₹77,690 crore.
Last week, he had also hiked the monthly pension of retired journalists by ₹9,000 to ₹15,000.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary praised the move of Bihar CM saying, 'He has taken a commendable initiative towards making the education system more robust and effective. This decision has been taken to recognize the significant role of these workers and to boost their morale. This initiative is a solid step towards qualitative improvement in Bihar's education system.'
Janata Dal-(United) State president Umesh Singh Kushwaha also expressed his happiness over the decision calling it historic.
'The decision is not just an increase in honorarium, but a far-sighted and sensitive initiative to honour the self-respect and dignity of the supporting personnel who contribute to the education system with their loyalty, dedication and hard work. Education is not limited to teachers and curriculum, but it is a holistic system in which important dimensions like nutrition, security, health and mental balance are linked,' Mr. Kushwaha said in a press statement.
He added that once again, it has been proved that his style of governance is a committed example of human sensibilities, social justice and inclusive development.
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