Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, UP CM gives four major gifts to 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, fulfilling the responsibility of a brother, gave four major gifts to 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas ahead of Raksha Bandhan, around 93% of whom are women. CM made the announcement at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

He said that Rasoiyas will now receive an honorarium of ₹3,000 instead of ₹2,000. In case of an incident or accident, Rasoiyas and their families will receive assistance of ₹2 lakh through State Bank of India, along with free cashless health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually. In addition, the amount provided for uniforms has also been doubled from ₹500 to ₹1,000.

CM said, “Nine years ago, honorarium of Rasoiyas was ₹1,000 and even that was sometimes paid and sometimes not. To stop the loot by SP and Congress leaders, PM Modi opened Jan Dhan accounts for 55 crore people. Now, money is transferred directly into their accounts through DBT.”

Mr. Adityanath said, “Basic Education Council has held discussions with the State Bank of India and ensured that accounts would be opened with SBI, into which the entire honorarium of Rasoiyas would be credited. In case of any unfortunate incident, the bank would immediately provide ₹2 lakh.”

CM said that a kitchen is not merely about filling a child’s stomach with food; it is also a campaign to make them healthy and strong. State government has also ensured that if a Rasoiya or any member of their family falls ill, they can receive treatment at any government hospital as well as any empaneled hospital. Government will provide insurance of ₹5 lakh every year for this purpose.

CM said that progress of children studying in Anganwadi Bal Vatika demonstrates the success of NIPUN Bharat mission. The mission is now being extended up to Class 5. Now, government provides every child with two uniforms, a school bag, books, shoes and socks and a sweater.

Mr. Adityanath said, “Rasoiyas, Anganwadi and ASHA workers, village chowkidars, Home Guards and PRD personnel are all contributing to the progress of the state. Government is working to ensure a dignified life for them and to increase their honorarium. Recently, government increased the honorarium of Shikshamitras and instructors. Along with teachers, they have also been provided cashless health security and accidental insurance cover.”

CM said that 1.42 lakh schools under the Basic Education Council have 1.5 crore children enrolled. Different types of food are to be served on different days. School kitchen should remain clean and hygienic and nutritious food should be provided to children on time and with proper hygiene, according to the weekly menu. This will enhance your dignity.

Chief Minister cautioned the Rasoiyas that there should be no negligence in this regard. There should be no cases of food poisoning. An enemy should not be able to do anything that puts you under suspicion. A lizard or insect must not fall into the food, as this would amount to playing with lives. No outsider should be allowed to enter the kitchen while food is being prepared.