NEW DELHI: The Delhi Cabinet has approved a pay hike for vocational teachers and those working under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, CM Rekha Gupta announced after Tuesday’s meeting.
The decision also covers teachers engaged at Special Training Centres, which bring children who have dropped out or never attended school back into the education system.
Around 1,131 vocational teachers in Delhi, who provide skill-based training across disciplines, will now receive Rs 38,100 per month, up from Rs 20,000–23,000 earlier. Similarly, salaries of teachers at 784 centres under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan have been raised from Rs 21,000 to Rs 35,420 per month. These centres focus on educating out-of-school children and preparing them to re-enter mainstream schooling.
Gupta said the revised pay brings Samagra Shiksha teachers at par with primary and upper primary teachers. “This is not just a financial decision, but a recognition of the dedication and hard work of teachers who operate in challenging conditions to bring children into the fold of education,” the Chief Minister said.
She added that the hike would strengthen teachers’ financial security and boost morale.
“Motivated and satisfied teachers are key to delivering quality education,” she noted.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, the Chief Minister said the goal is to ensure no child in Delhi is left out of the education system.
“Special Training Centres serve as a lifeline for children who have never been to school or have dropped out. Bringing them back into the mainstream remains a top priority, and teachers play the most crucial role in this effort,” she said.
She also highlighted efforts to improve the quality of these centres through regular monitoring, parental counselling, and better coordination. “Our aim is not just to enrol children in schools, but to inspire them to learn and secure their future,” the Chief Minister added.
A teacher working with out-of-school children said, “This is a much-awaited education reform under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, significantly improving teacher welfare by raising salaries and strengthening support for out-of-school learning centres.”
Meanwhile, General Secretary of the Government School Teachers Association (GSTA), Ajayveer Yadav, said, “We welcome this decision. We also urge the government to address pending dues for tablets provided to faculty in city government schools. We have been raising this demand for a long time.”
A recognition of commitment: Gupta
Rekha Gupta said the revised pay brings Samagra Shiksha teachers at par with primary and upper primary teachers.
“This is not just a financial decision, but a recognition of the dedication and hard work of teachers who operate in challenging conditions to bring children into the fold of education,” the CM added.
