New Delhi :
The Central Government has announced to increase the minimum wage rate to Rs 1,035 per day by amending the variable dearness allowance for workers. The Labor Ministry statement said the move is aimed at helping workers overcome the rising cost of living. After the amendment, the minimum wage rate in Zone ‘A’ for workers engaged in unskilled work like construction, cleaning, loading and unloading of goods will be Rs 783 per day (Rs 20,358 per month).
The minimum wage rate will be Rs 868 per day (Rs 22,568 per month) for semi-skilled workers and Rs 954 per day (Rs 24,804 per month) for skilled, clerical and unarmed watchmen or guards.
Rs 1,035 per day for highly skilled workers
The minimum pay rate for highly skilled and armed watchmen or guards will be Rs 1,035 per day (Rs 26,910 per month).
The new pay rates will be effective from October 1, 2024. The last amendment was made in April, 2024.
Minimum wage rates are classified based on skill levels – unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled… as well as geographical area… A, B and C…
What did the Labor Ministry say in its statement?
The Labor Ministry statement said that in an important step to support workers, especially workers in the unorganized sector, the Central Government has announced an increase in the minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).
Detailed information regarding minimum wage rates is available on the website of the Chief Labor Commissioner (Central)…clc.gov.in.
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