Delhi govt increases minimum monthly wages of unskilled & skilled labourers

New Delhi, May 21 (KNN) The Delhi government has announced a Rs 450 to Rs 550 raise in the minimum monthly wages of unskilled and skilled labourers due to high rate of inflation. 

As per the official statement released on Friday the revision of minimum monthly wages is effective from April 1. 

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the hike in minimum wages will give respite to the labour class facing back-breaking inflation. 

For unskilled workers the monthly wage has been increased from Rs 16,064 to Rs 16,506 and from Rs 17,693 to Rs 18,187 for semi-skilled ones.

The minimum wage for skilled labourers has been increased from Rs 19,473 to Rs 20,019 a month.

The minimum monthly wage for non-matriculated workers has been increased from Rs 17,693 to Rs 18,187 and for matriculate employees, from Rs 19,473 to Rs 20,019. 

For graduates and those with higher educational qualifications, the monthly wage has been hiked from Rs 21,184 to Rs 21,756. (KNN Bureau)