Delhi Raises Wages Of Laborer's

Hiked Wages Applicable From April 1

On Friday, The Kejriwal Government raised the dearness allowance (DA) for laborers. With the latest revision in the dearness allowance, the monthly wages for unskilled labourers have been raised from Rs 16,064 to Rs 16,506 per month. 

Similarly, the wages for semi-skilled labourers have been increased from Rs 17,693 to Rs 18,187 per month.

According to the statement given by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, "Amidst the rising inflation, this is a big step taken in the interest of the labour class. Delhi Government has hiked the dearness allowance for unskilled working classes in the capital. The move will benefit unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and other workers in all scheduled employment under the aegis of the Delhi Government.” 

He further said, “These steps have been taken in the interest of the poor and working-class, who have suffered disproportionately due to the current pandemic. People employed on minimum wages in the unorganized sector should also get the benefits of the dearness allowances, which are usually offered to state and central government employees."

Manish Sisodia said, "Minimum wages in Delhi are the highest in comparison to any other state. Delhi government is constantly revising the Dearness Allowance every 6 months, to provide respite to all workers of Delhi from the inflation."

For graduates and those with higher educational qualifications, the monthly wages have been hiked from Rs 21,184 to Rs 21,756.

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