Shimla, Oct 8 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today announced an increase in the honorarium of 21,115 Mid-Day Meal Workers by Rs. 500, taking it to Rs. 5,000 per month.

Similarly, the honorarium of 877 SMC C&V teachers has been raised from Rs. 15,509 to Rs. 16,009, and that of 833 SMC Lecturers and DPEs by Rs. 500 to Rs. 19,378 per month. The 491 SMC TGTs will now receive Rs. 19,378 per month after a Rs. 500 hike, while 62 SMC JBTs will now get Rs. 13,762 per month while 31 water carriers would now receive Rs. 5,500 per month after a Rs. 500 increase.

An official spokesman said the daily wages of daily wagers and part-time workers have been increased by Rs. 25, bringing it to Rs. 425 per day.

The honorarium of stitching instructors has been enhanced

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