Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, UP CM gives four major gifts to 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced increased honorariums, insurance coverage, and health benefits for 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas (cooks) ahead of Raksha Bandhan. The government also doubled the uniform allowance for these workers.
Why it matters
This policy change represents a significant welfare expansion for a large workforce of women in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state's focus on social security.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, fulfilling the responsibility of a brother, gave four major gifts to 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas ahead of Raksha Bandhan, around 93% of whom are women. CM made the announcement at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
He said that Rasoiyas will now receive an honorarium of ₹3,000 instead of ₹2,000. In case of an incident or accident, Rasoiyas and their families will receive assistance of ₹2 lakh through State Bank of India, along with free cashless health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually. In addition, the amount provided for uniforms has also been doubled from ₹500 to ₹1,000.
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