Yogi Government's Big Gift: Gratuity for 2.5 Lakh UP Teachers and Staff Increased to 25 Lakh
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Yogi Govt Hikes Gratuity to 25 Lakh for 2.5 Lakh UP Teachers, Staff
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News18•17-03-2026, 14:55
Yogi Govt Hikes Gratuity to 25 Lakh for 2.5 Lakh UP Teachers, Staff
•Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government has increased the maximum gratuity limit for teachers and employees of aided secondary schools from 20 lakh to 25 lakh rupees.
•This decision benefits approximately 2.5 lakh teachers and non-teaching staff in the state.
•The increase follows a government order from the Secondary Education Department on March 16, triggered by Dearness Allowance (DA) reaching 50% of basic pay.
•It fulfills a long-standing demand and aligns benefits with regular state government employees, providing greater financial security upon retirement.
•Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed this decision to boost morale and strengthen the education system, receiving praise from teacher organizations.
