NEW DELHI, Sept 26: The Union government announced a hike in minimum wage rates for workers up to Rs 1,035 a day by revising variable dearness allowance.
After revision, minimum wage rates in area “A” for workers in construction, sweeping, cleaning, loading & unloading for unskilled work will be Rs 783 a day ( Rs 20,358 per month); for semi-skilled Rs 868 a day( Rs 22,568 per month); for skilled, clerical and watch & wards without arms Rs 954 a day( Rs 24,804 per month) and for highly skilled and watch & ward with arms Rs 1,035 a day( Rs 26,910 per month).
The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024.
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