Odisha Govt Hikes Monthly Remuneration Of Junior Teachers From Rs 13,800 To Rs 20,000

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to increase the monthly remuneration of junior teachers, who have worked for more than three years in primary and upper primary schools, from Rs 13,800 to Rs 20,000.

The hike will be implemented with retrospective effect from January 1, 2023, an official statement said on Wednesday. The government decided to increase the remuneration after considering different demands made by the junior teachers in the state.

The decision will benefit a total of 12,784 junior teachers working in the state. The government will bear an additional annual expenditure of Rs 95 crore following the decision.