Summary:
According to the order, the monthly minimum wage for unskilled workers was raised from Rs 15,492 to Rs 15,908; the same for semi-skilled workers was raised from Rs 17,069 to Rs 17,537 and for skilled workers, this was raised from Rs 18,797 to Rs 19,291. The new dearness allowance for these categories of workers will be Rs 416, Rs 468 and Rs 494 respectively. Sisodia said, "People in the unorganised sector who are employed on minimum wages should not be deprived of dearness allowance. Factoring in the dearness allowance, revised rates of minimum wages have been announced." In addition to this, the minimum wages for supervisory and clerical employees in all scheduled employment have also been increased..