Odisha govt increases minimum wages for workers; check details here

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced Rs 10 increase in the minimum daily wages for workers on Tuesday in a bid to support the workforce. This move, aimed at enhancing the welfare of labourers in Odisha, underscores CM Majhi’s continued commitment to their needs, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

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Wage hike for workers in nutshell

With this revision, the minimum daily wage for unskilled workers will rise from Rs 452 to Rs 462. For semi-skilled workers, the wage will increase from the existing Rs 502 to Rs 512. The remuneration for skilled workers will be uplifted from Rs 552 to Rs 562, while highly-skilled workers will witness their daily earnings increase from Rs 602 to Rs 612.

These revised wage rates will come into effect retrospectively from April 1, 2025.

The Chief Minister’s decision is likely to bring some financial relief to thousands of workers across the State. This increment aligns with his efforts to address inflationary pressures impacting everyday expenses for the working class.

Worth mentioning, the Central government had earlier increased the minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living, on September 26, 2024.

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The move was meant to support workers, particularly those in the unorganised sector. Workers engaged in various sectors, including building construction, loading and unloading, watch and ward, sweeping, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments, benefitted from the revised wage rates.