CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Approves Over 120% Salary Hike for Adarsh School Teachers
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved a 120% salary increase for teachers in Adarsh Schools. The move aims to improve the dignity and financial security of 1,100 teachers while aligning their service conditions with the Kendriya Vidyalaya model.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects a significant investment in public education infrastructure and teacher welfare in the Punjab region.
The Bhagwant Mann Government has delivered a major boost to the dignity and financial security of teachers serving in Adarsh Schools, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann approving a hike of over 120% in their salaries. The decision will benefit around 1,100 teachers, taking their monthly pay from around ₹10,000 to over ₹22,000 and reaffirming the government’s commitment that those shaping Punjab’s future must themselves receive fair compensation, dignity and due recognition.
The Chief Minister affirmed his government will continue to safeguard the interests of teachers because strengthening the education system and securing the future of every student begins with empowering the teachers who build it.
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