Jammu, Jan 29: The Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, Jammu and Kashmir, has approved an enhancement in the honorarium of Vocational Teachers/Trainers engaged under Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI schemes, with effect from April 1, 2024.
As per an official communication issued on January 29, 2026 as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, following the approval of the competent authority and the Project Approval Board (PAB) for the year 2024–25, the monthly honorarium of Vocational Trainers has been revised upward. Trainers engaged before April 1, 2022 will now receive ₹25,000 per month, up from ₹24,000, while those engaged on or after April 1, 2022 will receive ₹22,000 per month instead of ₹20,000.
The order further directs Vocational Training Partners to disburse the due arrears for the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 at the revised rates within 15 days of the issuance of the communication. The partners have also been instructed to submit invoices along with supporting documents for reimbursement.
The enhancement follows decisions taken in the meetings of the Project Approval Board of Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI, and authorization conveyed by the Chairman of the Executive Committee.
The move is expected to provide financial relief to Vocational Trainers and strengthen the implementation of vocational education across government schools in Jammu and Kashmir. (KNC)
