Cabinet Meeting Approves Salary Increase for Teachers and Early Childhood Facilitators
Summary
The government has approved a salary increase for teachers, ECED facilitators, school staff and helpers working under federal grants. Secondary and basic level teachers will receive 10 percent more, while other school workers will get an additional Rs 5,000 per month.
Key Points
- The cabinet approved a 10 percent salary grant increase for teachers under the federal teaching support grant quota.
- ECED facilitators, school staff, school helpers and accounting staff will receive an extra Rs 5,000 per month.
- Secondary level teachers will now earn Rs 48,058 a month, while basic level teachers will earn Rs 38,023.
- The annual additional financial burden on the government is estimated at Rs 4,68,98,28,100.
