A possible hike in the honorarium for PM POSHAN cook-cum-helpers may be on the Union Cabinet’s agenda, with sources indicating the Cabinet is likely to meet shortly to discuss the proposed enhancement. The development has raised hopes among thousands of workers whose long-standing concerns over meagre remuneration and the sharing of financial responsibilities between the Centre and states remain unresolved.
In a significant intervention, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has acknowledged the concerns raised by the union of cook-cum-helpers under PM POSHAN in Meghalaya, saying their demands need to be considered within the existing policy and funding framework. In a letter to union president Gena Nengnong and general secretary C. Shongwan, Sarma said cook-cum-helpers play an important role in school meal programmes by supporting children’s nutrition and encouraging regular attendance.
Sarma also appreciated the union’s efforts in highlighting the issues affecting workers in the Northeast and conveyed his best wishes to its representatives. While the chief minister’s letter stops short of promising an immediate revision, the likelihood of the Union Cabinet taking up the proposed honorarium hike has brought renewed attention to the workers’ demand for better remuneration and greater financial support from the Centre.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/11/09/centre-likely-to-discuss-poshan-cook-cum-helpers-honorarium-hike/
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Publish Date: 2026-11-09 05:39:00
