Gurugram, April 10 -- Amid protests by industrial workers in IMT Manesar, the Haryana government and Gurugram administration on Thursday directed the immediate implementation of the revised minimum wages in the state announced earlier this month. The move comes after protests by thousands of contractual workers in the industrial hub, demanding pay raises and better working conditions. The Haryana government has notified a nearly 35% hike in minimum wages across categories, effective April 1, 2026. This comes a day after the hike was approved by the cabinet. Under the revised structure, wages for unskilled workers have increased from Rs.11,274.60 to Rs.15,220. Semi-skilled workers will now earn Rs.16,780.74, up from Rs.12,430.18, while skilled workers' wages have been raised to Rs.18,500.81 from Rs.13,704.31. Highly skilled workers will now receive Rs.19,425.85, compared to Rs.14,389.52 earlier. Haryana industries and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh told HT that the notification has now been formally issued and industries have been directed to ensure strict compliance. Gurugram deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar said that the hike would improve workers' standard of living, strengthen financial security and contribute to social stability....