Dehradun, May 17 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 15 May: The Labour Department in the state has announced revised minimum wages for workers across industries, effective from 1 April 2026. The Department has directed all the employers to ensure timely payment of wages and arrears. Labour Commissioner PC Dumla clarified that the state has already declared minimum wages for engineering industries in April, followed by Variable Dearness Allowance for non-engineering industries, and instructions have been issued to employers for compliance.

According to the latest notification, Uttarakhand's minimum wages are higher than those of neighbouring states. For unskilled workers, the minimum wage including adjusted dearness allowance has been fixe...