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Uttarakhand is known all over the globe for its beauty and serenity and is home to multiple pilgrimage sites. This is what has played a big hand in boosting the tourism and hospitality businesses in the state. However, recently, the state has been focusing on developing more industries, primarily pharmaceutical and renewable energy, to provide more job opportunities to the people living in the state.
Fresh farm products are readily available, but the downside to organic products is that they are perishable. To overcome this challenge, exciting new projects in the food processing industries are on the horizon in Uttarakhand.
In light of these developments, it is necessary that new and old businesses operating in the state know how to compensate their employees fairly. This is where minimum wages in Uttarakhand play a critical role. As there is a surge in employment, the government is working extra hard to preserve the rights of workers and protect them from financial abuse.
The Uttarakhand’s minimum wages are ideally revised biannually by the state government. You can check information related to minimum wages in Uttarakhand by visiting the official site of the labor department.
What are the Minimum Wages in Uttarakhand?
Minimum wages are the basic wages employers must pay their employees.
The Uttarakhand government implemented the Minimum Wages Act 1948 through the Uttarakhand Minimum Wages Rules 1952. Under this same rule, the Uttarakhand government consistently revises and updates the minimum wages, depending on the current economic conditions.
Effective 1 April 2024, the updated minimum wage rates in Uttarakhand cover various employment categories, such as unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and clerical I and II in scheduled employment.
Here are the current minimum wages in Uttarakhand, revised on 15 March 2024 and effective from 1 April 2024.
Current Minimum Wages in Uttarakhand 2024-25
Date of Notification: 15 March 2024
Date of Applicability: 1 April 2024
Employee Category | Minimum Monthly Wages in Uttarakhand Cities (Population ≥ 1 Lakh) | Minimum Monthly Wages in Other Parts of Uttarakhand |
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Unskilled | ₹12,539 | ₹12,391 |
Semi skilled | ₹13,280 | ₹13,110 |
Skilled | ₹14,023 | ₹13,838 |
Clerical Category – I | ₹15,275 | ₹15,035 |
Clerical Category – II | ₹14,340 | ₹14,139 |
Source:https://labour.uk.gov.in/
The latest minimum wages in Uttarakhand ensure fair, compensatory, and reasonable wages to all categories of workers, from unskilled (12,539) to clerical category-I (15,275). This classification ensures the protection of the basic human rights of workers belonging to all skill levels.
Location plays an important role in sustaining a certain standard of living. Urban areas are more expensive than rural areas, and it is essential to consider those calculations. That is why minimum wages in Uttarakhand order also categorize Cities (Population ≥ 1 Lakh) and other parts of Uttarakhand, solving location-specific issues related to the cost of living.
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Disclaimer
The table above shows the approved minimum wage rates in Uttarakhand from the Labour Commissioner. While this information is valuable, it may not cover all relevant laws. We encourage everyone to stay informed. Neither the author nor factoHR can be held liable for any legal issues arising from this policy.