The hike will be applicable from June 1, 2016. The government has also made provisions for an annual increase of 3% in the basic salary and the increase will benefit teachers of upper primary schools, high schools, Sanskrit toll schools and Madrasas.
However, a new social security scheme has also been launched for the teachers by the State government under which Rs 2 lakh will be paid to teachers in case of death during service as compensation while Rs 1.5 lakh will be awarded in case of disability.