Minimum Wage Changes Benefit Unorganised Sector Workers
Minimum Wage Increase in Unorganised Sector
In a significant move to aid workers facing escalating living expenses, the government has announced an increase in *minimum wage* rates specifically for those in the unorganised sector. This revision, effective October 1, focuses on diverse categories of workers including those involved in building construction, housekeeping, and agriculture.
Details of the New Minimum Wage Rates
The newly adjusted wage rates have been segmented into four classifications: unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled, as well as geographical regions (A, B, and C). Workers in area A, for instance, will see their daily rates for unskilled jobs rise to Rs 783 (Rs 20,358/month) and semi-skilled jobs to Rs 868 (Rs 22,568/month).
- Unskilled Workers: Rs 783/day
- Semi-Skilled Workers: Rs 868/day
- Skilled Workers: Rs 954/day
- Highly Skilled Workers: Rs 1,035/day
These changes come after the last revision in April and reflect the government's ongoing efforts to adjust wages in response to economic conditions affecting workers in the unorganised sector.
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