Delhi Govt. Hikes Minimum Wages Of Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled Workers
Delhi government has increased the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers ahead of Diwali. The revised monthly wages will take effect on October 1.
The Delhi government is revising the dearnessallowance every six months to give relief to all workers in Delhi from inflation, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
The move will benefit all scheduled employment categories of the Delhi government, including unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and other workers. This will also benefit those in clerical and supervisory positions.
Unskilled workers' wage will increase from Rs 16,506 to Rs 16,792, semi-skilled workers' wage will rise from Rs 18,187 to Rs 18,499, and skilled workers' wage will rise from Rs 20,019 to Rs 20,357, according to a statement issued by the Delhi government.
The minimum wage rates for employees in the supervisory and clerical cadres have also been revised. Non-matriculated employees' monthly wages have increased from Rs 18,187 to Rs 18499, while matriculated employees' monthly wages have increased from Rs 20,019 to Rs 20,357.
The monthly wage for graduates and those with higher educational qualifications has been increased from Rs 21,756 to Rs 22,146.