NEW DELHI: The Government of NCT of Delhi has increased the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers ahead of Diwali. Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi has said that this will provide them with relief from inflation. The revised wages are applicable from October 1.
According to a statement from the Delhi government, wages for unskilled workers will rise from Rs 16,506 to Rs 16,792, from Rs 18,187 to Rs 18,499 for semi-skilled workers, and from Rs 20,019 to Rs 20,357 for skilled workers.
According to Sisodia, those working in the unorganised sector should also be eligible for the dearness allowances, which are typically provided to state and federal employees. Additionally, the minimum wage rates for the supervisor and clerical staff cadres have been increased. The non-matriculated employees’ monthly salary has been increased from Rs 18,187 to Rs 18499, and the matriculated employees’ salary has risen from Rs 20,019 to Rs 20,357. The minimum wage had previously been increased by the city authorities in May.