Workers Minimum Wage Hike: The central government announced an increase in the minimum wage rate for workers, especially workers in the unorganized sector. The new wage rates will be effective from October 1, 2024. Know here how much minimum wage workers of which level will get.
Workers Minimum Wage Hike: Taking an important step to support workers, especially those in the unorganized sector, the central government has announced an increase in the minimum wage rates by amending the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). The Ministry of Labor and Employment said in a release on Thursday that the purpose of this adjustment is to help workers deal with the rising cost of living. Know below how much wages workers of which category will get.
Workers engaged in various sectors including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, sweeping, cleaning, housekeeping, mining and agriculture under central sector establishments will benefit from the revised wage rates. The new wage rates will be effective from October 1, 2024. The last revision was done in April 2024.
Workers have been classified into three categories
The minimum wage rates have been categorised on the basis of skill levels – unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled – as well as geographical areas – A, B and C. After the amendment, workers engaged in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading and unloading have been placed in the “A” category for unskilled work.
Minimum wage increased so much
The minimum wage for unskilled work will be Rs 783 per day (Rs 20,358 per month). The minimum wage for semi-skilled work will be Rs 868 per day (Rs 22,568 per month). The minimum wage for skilled, clerk and unarmed watchman will be Rs 954 per day (Rs 24,804 per month). The minimum wage for highly skilled and armed watchman will be Rs 1,035 per day (Rs 26,910 per month).
Wage rates are revised twice a year
The Central Government revises the VDA twice a year, effective from 1st April and 1st October, based on the six-month average rise in the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers.
Minimum wages are decided on this basis
Detailed information about minimum wage rates according to area, category and sector is available on the website of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Government of India (clc.gov.in).
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