The Delhi Government on Friday increased the minimum wage for daily wagers. The revised rates of minimum wages shall be applicable in respect of unskilled, semiskilled and skilled categories in all scheduled employments, with effect from April 1, 2021.
The minimum wages of Delhi now are the highest in comparison to any other State in India.
As per Government’s order, Labour Department, unskilled, semi- skilled and other workers to get relief with increase in dearness allowance
Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia said, “These steps have been taken in the interest of the poor and working class who have suffered disproportionately due to the current pandemic. This order shall also benefit those in clerical and supervisory jobs.”
He added that 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,” he added.
Under the dearness allowance, the monthly wages for unskilled labourers have been increased from Rs 15492 to Rs 15908. For semi-skilled labourers, their monthly wages have been enhanced from Rs 17069 to Rs 17537. For skilled labourers, the monthly wages have been increased from Rs 18797 to Rs 19291.
Additionally, minimum wage rates for the supervisor and clerical cadre of employees have also been increased. The monthly wages for non-matriculate employees have been increased from Rs 17069 to Rs 17537 and for matriculate employees, from Rs 18797 to Rs 19291. For graduates and those with higher educational qualifications, monthly wages have been increased from Rs 20430 to Rs 20976.
"Although we have had to cut down on many expenditures, keeping in mind the interests of our working class, this decision has been taken". Every section of the society has been adversely affected due to the pandemic. Adding to the woes of the masses is the soaring prices of daily essentials such as oil and pulses. "I hope that this increase in wages will provide some relief to our labour brethren,” Sisodia said.
