Minimum Wages

The Minimum Wages Act of 1948 is a significant labor law in India. It aims to ensure fair wages for workers across various industries and prevent their exploitation. The act empowers governments to set and revise minimum wages for different sectors, taking into account factors like skill level and cost of living. This legislation plays a crucial role in promoting social justice, economic stability, and improved working conditions. It contributes to narrowing income disparities and upholding the dignity of labor in the country.

The Minimum Wages Act in India is a key labor law that aims to guarantee fair wages for workers in different industries and protect them from exploitation. This act grants the government the authority to establish and modify minimum wages for various sectors, considering factors such as skill level and cost of living. This legislation plays a vital role in promoting social justice, ensuring economic stability, and enhancing working conditions.

Minimum Wages For States Across India

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Jharkhand

Effective date:1st Oct, 2023

Karnataka

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

Kerala

Effective date:1st Mar, 2024

Ladakh

Effective date:2nd Nov, 2022

Madhya Pradesh

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

Maharashtra

Effective date:1st Jan, 2024

Manipur

Effective date:27th Dec, 2016

Meghalaya

Effective date:1st Oct, 2022

Mizoram

Effective date:1st Apr, 2023

Nagaland

Effective date:14th Jun, 2019

Odisha

Effective date:1st Oct, 2023

Puducherry

Effective date:1st Jan, 2020

Punjab

Effective date:1st Sep, 2023

Rajasthan

Effective date:1st Jul, 2021

Sikkim

Effective date:11th Jul, 2022

Tamil Nadu

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

Telangana

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

Tripura

Effective date:1st Oct, 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

Uttarakhand

Effective date:1st Apr, 2024

West Bengal

Effective date:1st Jan, 2024