Labour Ministry hikes minimum wages for central sphere workers from October 1
The HinduThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has revised the rate of variable dearness allowance for 1.5 crore central sphere workers. "At a time when the country is struggling with COVID-19 pandemic, in a major relief to different category of workers engaged in various scheduled employments in the central sphere, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified and revised the rate of Variable Dearness Allowance with effect from October 1, 2021," a statement from the ministry said. Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav said in the statement that this will benefit around 1.5 crore workers engaged in various scheduled employment in the central sphere across the country. Negi, Chief Labour Commissioner said that the VDA in respect of scheduled employment under the central sphere is revised twice in a year — April 1 and October 1. The enforcement of Minimum Wages Act in the central sphere is ensured through the inspecting officers of Chief Labour Commissioner Organization across the country for employees/workers engaged in the scheduled employment in the central sphere.
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