Dehradun, May 15 -- The Uttarakhand government has assured strict action against any person or company violating labour laws in the state, with the Labour Commissioner Prakash Chandra Dumka highlighting how wages in the state now stand higher than those in neighbouring states, while also dismissing claims circulating on social media regarding the minimum wage being set at Rs 20,000.

Speaking on the revised wage structure on Friday, Labour Commissioner Prakash Chandra Dumka said the Labour Department has consistently remained sensitive towards workers' welfare and has taken several steps in their interest.

"The Labour Department has always been sensitive to the needs of the workers of Uttarakhand. In April, we announced minimum wages for...