The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) on September 26, 2024, notified regarding the increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).
The following has been stated namely: -
• The minimum wage rates are categorized based on skill levels—unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled—as well as by geographical area—A, B, and C.
• 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 Rs1,035 a day( Rs 26,910 per month).
• The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, 2024.
[Release ID: 2059119]
