Bihar Schools Pay Hike: CM Nitish Kumar Doubles Salaries Of Key Staff
CM Nitish Kumar has doubled the honorarium for cooks, night watchmen, and PT teachers in Bihar's schools, boosting their morale and supporting the state's growing education sector
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has made a landmark decision to strengthen Bihar's education system by doubling the honorarium for key school staff, including cooks, night watchmen, and physical education instructors. This long-awaited pay increase has been welcomed by these workers, who have consistently pushed for better compensation.
Doubling Of Honorarium For Key School Staff
The government's decision covers the following honorarium increases:
Cook: The honorarium for those working in mid-day meal schemes has been raised from Rs 1,650 to Rs 3,300.
Night Watchman: The honorarium for night guards in secondary and higher education schools has been doubled from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.
Physical Education and Health Instructors: Their honorarium has been increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 16,000. Their annual salary increment has also been raised from Rs 200 to Rs 400.
नवम्बर 2005 में सरकार बनने के बाद से ही हमलोग शिक्षा व्यवस्था में सुधार के लिए लगातार काम कर रहे हैं। वर्ष 2005 में शिक्षा का कुल बजट 4366 करोड़ रूपए था जो अब बढ़कर 77690 करोड़ रूपए हो गया है। बड़ी संख्या में शिक्षकों की नियुक्ति, नए विद्यालय भवनों के निर्माण एवं आधारभूत संरचनाओं…— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 1, 2025
CM Nitish Kumar highlighted that these changes are part of the broader efforts to improve the education system in Bihar since his government took office in November 2005. He pointed out that the education budget has seen a significant rise, from Rs 4,366 crore in 2005 to Rs 77,690 crore today.
The government has worked on expanding the teaching staff, building new schools, and developing educational infrastructure, all contributing to the sector's comprehensive improvement.
Positive Impact On Morale And Education Standards
This decision, according to the Chief Minister, will not only improve the financial well-being of these workers but also boost their morale, encouraging them to perform their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication.
By acknowledging their crucial roles, the government aims to ensure smoother school operations and a brighter future for students in the state.
A Major Step For Bihar's Education Sector
This decision is seen as a significant boost for the education sector, recognising the important contributions of these workers in shaping a better educational environment for Bihar's students.
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