The Government of Bihar on September 27, 2023, issued the revised rates of Minimum Wages.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The half yearly Average of the year January to June, 2023 is 52861/6=8810.16
• The total number of employment – 69 Employment – General Work
• The following are a few of the industries: -
1. Co-operative Sector
2. Aluminum Industry
3. Khansari industry
4. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
5. SoapMaking Industry
6. Cement Pre - stressed product Industry
7. Asbestos Cement Industry.
• The total rates of wages are as follows: -
1. Unskilled – 395.00 Per day
2. Semi-skilled – 411.00 Per day
3. Skilled – 500.00 Per day
4. Highly Skilled – 611.00 Per day
5. Supervisory/Clerical – 11317.00 Per Month.
• Even if the Index falls below the point on which minimum rates of wages have been fixed/revised there will not be any reduction in the minimum wages fixed/revised.
• The payment of variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the average index of January-June, 2023 will be payable at the aforesaid rates from October 01, 2023, and thereafter increase or decrease in the amount of variable Dearness Allowance will be based on the average of All India Consumer Price Index number for every six months and will be applicable after the expiry of three months after said period of six months.
This shall be in effect from October 01, 2023.
[Notification No. 5/M.W.-40-16/2021 L&R-5362]
