Patiala, April 28 -- Despite the mandatory daily wage revision being due in March, the Punjab labour department has not yet completed the process. This delay has prompted labour unions to threaten protests similar to those in Noida if the government does not act immediately. In April, Noida and Greater Noida were gripped by violent labour unrest as over 40,000 factory workers took to the streets. Demanding higher minimum wages and better working conditions, the demonstrations escalated into widespread arson and property damage. The government said the revision would be announced soon and the file in this regard has been sent to the finance department. At present, the minimum wage for an unskilled worker stands at Rs.450 per day, while a semi-skilled worker earns Rs.481 per day. According to official data from the labour department, skilled and highly skilled workers are paid Rs.515.51 and Rs.555.20 per day, respectively. These rates have remained unchanged since the last revision in September 2025, despite rules warranting a revision every six months. Sardara Singh, president, Dr Ambedkar Workers Union, Punjab, said the revised wages had to be implemented from April 1. "An unskilled worker is earning only Rs.450 per day, which comes to Rs.11,700 per month. Considering rising inflation, the labour department should immediately revise daily wages. Else, Noida-like protests are inevitable," he said. Vijay Walia, a labour rights activist, criticised the delay, noting it caused financial losses for workers already struggling with rising living costs. Manvesh Sidhu, principal secretary, labour department, said the revision would be announced soon. "We have already sent the file to the finance department for approval," he said....