India, Oct. 23 -- Unskilled workers in Gautam Budh Nagar will get a minimum monthly wage of Rs.13,883 while skilled workers will be entitled to Rs.17,106 under the revised variable dearness allowance (VDA) rates, according to the UP labour department.

The revision, applicable from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, comes months after widespread worker protests in Noida's industrial areas in April for higher wages, better overtime payments and improved working conditions.

Following the protests, unskilled workers' wages were raised from Rs.11,313 to Rs.13,690, and skilled from Rs.13,940 to Rs.16,868.

The protests followed Haryana's announcement of a minimum-wage increase. Workers, including those employed in factories in Noida's Phase ...