Overview

• The Trust cleared an employee service manual that would classify priests and staff on par with state government employees, subject to state sign-off and individual acceptance.
• Officials said priests’ monthly pay is projected to rise from about Rs 30,000 to roughly Rs 80,000–90,000, with grade and pay-matrix parity and expanded allowances.
• Trust CEO Vishwa Bhushan Mishra said the board-approved contract will take effect only if the government agrees and current priests sign the new terms.
• Financial and operational measures include a reported 30% honorarium increase, continued dearness allowance hikes, revised emporium rents, and appointing a consultancy to boost income.
• The 108th meeting on September 4 also approved projects such as a Vedic training institute at Kakrahi, a direct passage to the Vishalakshi Mata temple, a digital museum, and other pilgrim-service upgrades.