Bringing students of non-aided schools at par with the students of government school Akhilesh Yadav government has decided to provide free uniform and text books to students of non-aided but recognized schools across the state. Besides, government has also announced bonanza for state counsels by increasing their honorarium.
The decision has been approved by the state cabinet that met here on Tuesday. The decision will benefit over 16,000 students. The Right to Education Act makes it mandatory for the government to provide free and quality education to students. Government spokesman said that government has fulfilled this obligation.
Under this scheme each student would be provided relief up to Rs 5,000 , thus the total burden on the government would be Rs 8 crore. “The money would be provided to the Basic Shiksha Adhikari and he would be asked to purchase uniform and books as per specification,” the spokesman said.
Government has also announced a hike in the fees of the government counsels with immediate effect. The honorarium of Chief Standing Counsel has been increased from 15,000 to 22,000 and additional standing counsel’s fee has also gone up from Rs 8000 to Rs 12,000 per month. Government counsel’s fees has also been increased from Rs 5000 to Rs 7000 per appearance. The assistance counsel’s per day honorarium has gone up to Rs 3000 from existing Rs 1,000
Government has also decided to increase the pension of the renowned artisans from existing Rs 1,000 per month to Rs 2,000 per month. Only those artisans who have attained the age of 50 years and have been either nominated as Shilpguru by union government or have won national award would be eligible for this honour.
Since 2008 the artisans are getting pension of Rs 1000. From next month, those artisans who fulfill the norms will get Rs 2000 as pension, the spokesman said. The state cabinet has also allowed artisans to attend government mela twice a year. Earlier they could attend such events once a year.
In view of increase the prices of essential commodities Government has fixed the limit to stock pulses, edible oil and oilseeds. The retail, commission agents and wholesalers have been asked to stock edible items as per prescribed limit. This restriction will continue till 30, September 2017.
State cabinet has proposal to amend grants to farmers in Bundelkhand asking them to grow oilseeds. It has also approved proposals of State law Commission and has also prorogued the monsoon session of state legislature.