Noida, April 14 -- District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar Medha Roopam on Tuesday announced a series of worker welfare measures following recent protests in Noida that turned violent, urging labourers to maintain peace and stating that "violence is not the answer."

Speaking to reporters here, Roopam said, "I thank the Chief Minister and the high-powered committee for accepting the workers' primary demand of wage increase. Furthermore, other directives have been issued, including ensuring that workers' wages are credited to their accounts before the 10th of every month."

She added that additional benefits have been introduced to safeguard workers' rights. "Bonuses will also be paid before November of each year. Double pay will be pai...