Latest Minimum Wage Rates in Uttar Pradesh-2024
In this post check the latest Minimum Wages in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages as per the latest Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (October 2023).
In Uttar Pradesh, like in many other parts of the country, the minimum wage plays a crucial role in ensuring fair compensation for workers. It not only reflects the economic conditions of the state but also impacts the livelihoods of millions of people.
Meaning of Minimum Wages
Minimum wages refer to the “lowest wage rate or the minimum amount of remuneration that employers are legally required to pay their employees for the work performed by them.”
It serves as a safety net, ensuring that individuals receive fair compensation for their labor. It also prevents exploitation and contributes to socio-economic stability.
Recently government of Uttar Pradesh has revised the minimum wages for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled individuals. The effective rate will be applicable from October 1, 2023.
Minimum wage data for Uttar Pradesh effective from 1-Oct-2023
Effective from Date: 1st October 2023 and valid till 31 Mar 2024.
| Class/ Category | Basic | DA | Daily | Total Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 5750.00 | 4525.00 | 395.19 | 10275.00 |
| Semi-skilled | 6325.00 | 4978.00 | 434.73 | 11303.00 |
| Skilled | 7085.00 | 5576.00 | 486.96 | 12661.00 |
It’s important to note that minimum wage rates are subject to periodic revisions and updates by the UP government.
Categories
UNSKILLED: Palledar, packer, bundlers, loaders, unloaders, peon, mazdoor, chowkidar, safai mazdoor and any other employee doing work of similar nature by whatever name he may be called.
SEMI SKILLED: Gowdown keeper, weighman, mistri, cycle repairer, golden and silver chilaiwala, silver pakaney wala, razder and any other employee doing work of a similar nature by whatever name he may be called.
SKILLED: Driver, machild man, carpenter, fitter, welder, painter, electrician, designer of ornaments of gold and silver, supervisor, chemist, mechanic, operator, munim, accountant, cashier, typist, clerk, salesman, ugahi, tagadgir, head munim, head accountant, head cashier, senior search man, head clerk, office superintendent, stenographer, sales representative and any other employee doing work of similar nature by whatever name he may be called.
Objectives of Minimum Wages
Minimum wage refers to the lowest wage rate that employers are legally required to pay their employees for the work performed within a specific jurisdiction or region.
It is typically established by government legislation or regulation and is intended to ensure that workers receive a fair and minimum standard of compensation for their labor.
The purpose of minimum wage laws is to prevent the exploitation of workers and to provide them with a decent standard of living. The specific amount of the minimum wage in India can vary widely depending on factors such as the state, and sometimes even by industry or job type.
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