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Uttar Pradesh hikes minimum wages for workers day after protests cripple Noida

Posted on: Apr 14, 2026 09:33 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Uttar Pradesh hikes minimum wages for workers day after protests cripple Noida
THe Uttar Pradesh regime has increased lower limit payoff crosswise worker categories after unrest in Noida, with the revised rates implemented retrospectively from apr 1, officials said on Tuesday.Gautam Buddh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam said the hike was approved by a high-powered committee and cleared by the chief minister late Monday night.Under the new rates, unskilled workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad will earn ₹13,690 per month, up from ₹11,313. Semi-skilled workers will receive ₹15,059, while skilled workers will get ₹16,868, according to an official statement.In other municipal corporation areas, monthly wages have been set at ₹13,006 for unskilled workers, ₹14,306 for semi-skilled workers, and ₹16,025 for skilled workers.For the remaining districts, unskilled workers will earn ₹12,356 per month, semi-skilled workers ₹13,591, and skilled workers ₹15,224.The government said the decision followed consultations with employers’ groups and labour organisations, with suggestions and objections reviewed to arrive at a “balanced and practical” outcome.The revision comes after large-scale protests by factory workers in Noida on Monday, where thousands demanded higher wages and improved working conditions. The demonstrations turned violent in some areas, prompting the government to set up a committee to address the situation and engage with both workers and employers.

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