Gujarat Government Doubles Honorarium for ITI Visiting Instructors to ₹28,080
Gujarat has doubled the honorarium for visiting instructors at ITIs, enhancing financial support to attract skilled professionals.
Gandhinagar, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : The Gujarat government has announced a significant increase in the honorarium for visiting supervisory instructors at government and grant-in-aid Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The monthly payment has been raised from ₹14,040 to ₹28,080.
This change, revealed through a proposal by the Department of Labor, Skill Development, and Employment, aims to enhance the financial remuneration for instructors who provide vocational and skill-based training across the state.
Under the revised structure, the hourly rate for visiting supervisory instructors has increased from ₹90 to ₹180. Additionally, the maximum daily payment has been doubled from ₹540 to ₹1,080, with the monthly cap also raised to ₹28,080.
These new rates took effect immediately following the government announcement. The decision was made under the supervision of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with Labor Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya and State Minister Kanti Amritiya overseeing the relevant departments.
Visiting supervisory instructors are appointed across various trades in ITIs throughout Gujarat. Their responsibilities include imparting theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry-oriented training to enrolled students in vocational courses.
According to the state government, this increase will make positions more attractive for qualified instructors, encouraging more professionals to offer their services at ITIs. The government has linked this change to maintaining continuity in training activities and preventing any disruptions to students’ academic and practical schedules.
The department’s decision acknowledges the crucial role of visiting instructors in the state’s vocational training system, particularly regarding their contributions to providing trade-specific instruction and practical training to ITI students.
Overall, the government aims to provide better financial incentives for instructors and strengthen the availability of teaching resources in government and grant-in-aid institutions.
