Lucknow, April 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced an interim increase of up to 21 percent in minimum wages across 74 categories of workers, a day after protests by workers in Noida.
The decision was taken on the recommendation of a high-powered committee constituted by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to address the situation. The revised wages will be retrospectively effective from April 1, 2026, with a final revision expected next month following deliberations by the state wage board.
Aim to Balance Worker and Industry Interests
Industries and Infrastructure Development Commissioner Deepak Kumar, who headed the committee, said the interim hike aims to balance workers demands with industrial considerations, reported The T...