LUCKNOW, Oct. 28 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has revised the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) across 74 scheduled employments in the state. The revision raises the minimum monthly wages of workers by Rs.174.25 to Rs.238.39. The new rates will be effective from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, according to an official press release. The step benefits semi-skilled and skilled workers employed across various industrial units, commercial establishments, and sched- uled sectors throughout the state. According to an order issued by the labour department on October 21, 2026, the wage revision is based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI), which averaged 431 points from January to June 2026, which is 31 points above the baseline level of 400. The labour department has required employers, industrial units, and establishments to ensure that workers are paid the minimum wage according to the new rates....