The government revises the minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh (MP) for specific scheduled employment through an official notification in the Official Gazette. This revision ensures fair compensation for workers across different job categories.
In this article, we will discuss the newly revised minimum wages in MP for each worker category.
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, sets minimum wages for various jobs for scheduled employment workers. To facilitate its enforcement, the Madhya Pradesh Government implemented the Minimum Wages (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1958. These rules apply to scheduled employment, where wage rates are fixed and revised from time to time.
Minimum wages vary based on a worker’s skill level, with distinct rates established for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers. Employers must ensure that workers in these jobs receive at least the fixed minimum wage.
The MP Minimum Wages Advisory Board has recently revised the wage rates, which will take effect from 1 October 2024. The following table mentions the current minimum wages in MP for scheduled employment:
Class of Workers | Total Wages Per Day | Total Wages Per Month |
Unskilled | Rs. 393 | Rs. 10,225 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 426 | Rs. 11,082 |
Skilled | Rs. 479 | Rs. 12,460 |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 529 | Rs. 13,760 |
The following table mentions the current minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh per day, including VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance):
Class of Workers | Minimum Wage Per Day | VDA Per Day | Total Per Day (Round-up) |
Unskilled | Rs. 250.00 | Rs. 143.27 | Rs. 393 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 271.42 | Rs. 154.81 | Rs. 426 |
Skilled | Rs. 324.42 | Rs. 154.81 | Rs. 479 |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 374.42 | Rs. 154.81 | Rs. 529 |
The following table mentions the current minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh per month:
Class of Workers | Minimum Wages Per Month | VDA Per Month | Total Per Month |
Unskilled | Rs. 6500 | Rs. 3725 | Rs. 10,225 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 7057 | Rs. 4025 | Rs. 11,082 |
Skilled | Rs. 8435 | Rs. 4025 | Rs. 12,460 |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 9735 | Rs. 4025 | Rs. 13,760 |
The following table mentions the current minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh for skilled labour:
Class of Workers | Total Wages Per Day | Total Wages Per Month |
Skilled | Rs. 479 | Rs. 12,460 |
Highly Skilled | Rs. 529 | Rs. 13,760 |
The following table mentions the current minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh for unskilled labour:
Class of Workers | Total Wages Per Day | Total Wages Per Month |
Unskilled | Rs. 393 | Rs. 10,225 |
Semi-skilled | Rs. 426 | Rs. 11,082 |
The revised minimum wages in MP promote fair compensation through proper policy implementation. All workers in scheduled employment get equal and fair payment under the Minimum Wages Act and Rules. If an employer fails to pay the fixed minimum wage to a worker, he/she may face legal consequences and pay penalties. Thus, it is crucial to check the minimum wages fixed by the government and pay the workers accurately without unlawful deductions.
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The article discusses the recent revision of minimum wages in Madhya Pradesh for various job categories, ensuring fair compensation and enforcement through the Minimum Wages Act and Rules. The new wage rates effective from 1 October 2024 provide minimum wages per day and per month for different skill levels. Employers must comply to avoid legal repercussions.