The Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Guru Dakshina' scheme — officially the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme — to provide cashless medical treatment to all teachers in the state. The scheme covers government and aided school teachers and their dependents. UP has approximately 7 lakh teachers in government schools. The scheme aligns with the 'Teacher Welfare' pillar of UP's education reforms. It complements the earlier UP Teacher's Honourarium enhancement and digital training initiatives under the state's NEP 2020 implementation plan.
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UP Launches 'Guru Dakshina' — CM Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme for All Teachers in Uttar Pradesh
Key Points
- The Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Guru Dakshina' scheme — officially the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme — to provide cashless medical treatment to all teachers in the state
- The scheme covers government and aided school teachers and their dependents
- UP has approximately 7 lakh teachers in government schools
- The scheme aligns with the 'Teacher Welfare' pillar of UP's education reforms
- It complements the earlier UP Teacher's Honourarium enhancement and digital training initiatives under the state's NEP 2020 implementation plan
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• 'Guru Dakshina' (CM Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme): UP; Yogi Adityanath; cashless medical for teachers • Covers: government + aided school teachers + dependents; ~7 lakh UP government school teachers • UP CM: Yogi Adityanath (BJP); UP has India's largest number of government schools • NEP 2020: implemented by all states; UP is India's most populous state
