Govt Hikes Salary Of Junior Teachers To Rs 20,000 In Odisha 

12,784 junior teachers statewide to be benefitted 

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha Government announced a raise in the salaries of Junior Teachers working in primary and upper primary schools across the State. The new decision increases the salary from Rs 13,800 to Rs 20,000, effective retrospectively from January 1, 2023, benefiting 12,784 junior teachers statewide. This initiative will require an additional annual expenditure of Rs 95 crore by the State Government.

Responding to the demands of Junior Teachers, specifically those with three years of service in planned positions, the Government opted to raise their monthly salary to Rs 20,000, as stated in an official release. This decision comes after Junior Teachers highlighted their concerns during the visit of 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian to various districts.

In summary, the salary hike addresses the long-standing grievances of Junior Teachers and underscores the government’s commitment to improving their welfare.