Uttar Pradesh Labour Department revised minimum wages across unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled categories following protests in Noida and surrounding industrial belts, incorporating Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) based on CPI index 425.
Daily rates now stand at ₹435.14 (unskilled), ₹478.65 (semi-skilled), and ₹536.16 (skilled) for 74 scheduled employments, up from prior levels—monthly equivalents ~₹11,314, ₹12,445, ₹13,940. Revision covers April 1 to September 30, 2026.
Wage Breakdown
Notification dated February 18 ensures compliance for shops, factories, and establishments; employers must align payrolls to avoid penalties amid rising living costs.
